Books About Discus

Covers all the basics of Discus care and breeding in an easy to understand format. Complete with many stunning photos. One of the best Discus books published in the past decade. The price is well worth the investment.
br> Publish Date: 2007
Author(s): Dick Au, Sun See Seng, Francesco Denitto and Ad Konings
Publisher: Cichlid Press; 1 edition
Hardcover: 128 pages

Like many fish books, this one covers aquarium setup in addition to fish informatiion. For Discus it is quite important, as their needs are quite specific.  Includes the proper habitat for Discus, filtration and water parameter needs, breeding how-to, and disease diagnosis and treatment. Although there are not a lot of Discus photos, for the price it has a lot of good information.

Publish Date: 2005
Author(s): Thomas Giovanetti and Oliver Lucanus
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Paperback: 96 pages

For the serious hobbyist, the Aqualog series are often part of their library. South American Cichlids IV , published in 1998, covered every discus and angelfish variant to date. This volume covers all the new crossbreeds from the previous volume up tp 2004. Discus loves will enjoy the one hundred plus high quality photos, as well as the most recen infromation about new Discus variants. If you keep any of the Aqualog series, this one is a good addition to your collection. You may also wish to order Aqualog Majestic Discus (publised in 1999).

Publish Date: 2004
Author(s): Frank Schaefer
Publisher: Hollywood Import & Export, Inc.
Paperback: 48 pages

At a mere 79 pages, this is more of an overview of the Discus than a comprehensive guide. It is intended to educate the reader about the history of the fish as well as provide basics of care. The author, Bernd Degen, is one of the most well respected experts on Discus. Virtually any thing he writes is worth reading.

Publish Date: 2001
Author(s): Bernd Degen
Publisher: Interpet Publishing
Hardcover: 79 pages

Written by the renown expert on Discus, Jack Wattley, this book covers Discus care as well as breeding. It also includes many stunning photos. I found the price to be too high for the casual fish owner to consider. Success with Discus is considerably less expensive, and offers similar information.

Publish Date: 2000
Author(s): Jack Wattley
Publisher: TFH Publications
Hardcover: 64 pages

The Proper Care of Discus includes all the important basics to successfully set up a Discus aquarium, as well as feed and breed them. While it touches on all topics, information on disease diagnosis and treatment is on the scant side. For the price, I would like to have seen disease diagnosis and treatment covered more thoroughly. Never the less, it is still a good reference book for those who are serious about keeping Discus.

Publish Date: 1993
Author(s): Jack Wattley
Publisher: TFH Publications
Hardcover: 256 pages

This is an excellent reference for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in Discus as well as other cichlids. If you have Discus or other South American Cichlids, this book is a must have.

Publish Date: 1992
Author(s): Dieter Untergasser
Publisher: TFH Publications
Hardcover: 416 pages

An interesting book authored by Discus expert, Jack Wattley. He includes views from over a dozen experts. Also included are a wealth of stunning Discus photos. Be sure to search for a used copy, as they are quie a bit less than buying a new one.

Publish Date: 1992
Author(s): Jack Wattley
Publisher: TFH Publications Inc; 1st ed edition
Hardcover: 125 pages

Written by experienced discus breeder, Bernd Degen, this book does a great job of covering all the basics to keep and care for Dicus. It also delves into breeding, with enough info for beginners to try their hand at it. Price tag is very reasonable.

Publish Date: 1991
Author(s): Bernd Degen
Publisher: TFH Publications; 2nd edition
Hardcover: 127 pages