However, the problem with Discus fish is that they are very hard to keep. They are very sensitive to water quality and also to the type of food they eat. If you don t know how to keep a Discus Fish, then you have to first educate yourself how in order for you to continue enjoying having this fish in your aquarium for many years to come. Many of these secrets are open secrets and can be easily learned from a multitude of sources. There are many books that can share these secrets with you and this is due to the rising popularity of the discus fish as an aquarium pet. Some people may find keeping discus fish very difficult while some find it easy, but it s all about discovering these secrets which spell the difference, and one of the biggest secrets is the environment which the discus fish lives in. To help you get started, here are a few do s and don ts in discus fish breeding. The Do s Do buy a big tank if your existing aquarium is small. For a pair of discus fish, a 27 gallon tank will suffice, but if you have more pairs, then you should get a bigger one, 75 gallons will do the trick for 3 to 4 pairs of discus fish. As with any fish, your tank should be kept clean at all times. No creature would like to live in a dump. If you notice that your tank s water is getting dirty, you should change it. You should always clean your tank of leftover food. So that you wouldn t be bothered of cleaning your tank or changing the water often, you could add some sufficient filtration system, some lighting, or maintain some bottom dwelling fish to help clean up the tank. When adding other fish to your tank, make sure that your discus fish is the largest in the tank. Because they can be somewhat protective of their area, bigger fishes can injure them or worse kill them. Fishes that can live together with the discus fish are plecs and small tetras. Keep this tips in mind and you will find that maintaining a discus fish, and even breeding them will not be difficult for you. You can use an upside down pot made from ceramic, or a plant. IT is imperative that you check on the water from time to time for rise in the water temperature and ammonia level. Daily cleaning is also a must. If you want to save money breeding discus fish, then prevent them from dying, a clean water will increase your chances of breeding discus fish from your initial investment.