Kit 8 plants for Discus | Nymphaea Lotus - Echinodorus Ozelot - Echinodorus Grisebachii Bleherae - Cryptocoryne Tropica

The 8 plants kit for Discus is designed for those who want to create a aesthetically rich, biologically stable freshwater aquarium perfectly suited to discus needs.

The plants included are all compatible with the typical parameters required by these fish (hot water, tender and slightly acidic) and fit well both low-tech tanks and to plans with co₂.

The selection combines wide leafy species and vertical development such as the GRISEBACHII BLEHERAE ECHINODORUS and the NYMPHAEA LOTUS, scenographic plants such as echinodorus ozelot, and more compact varieties like the Tropica Cryptocoryne, ideal for the first floor.

The whole contributes to a visual and functional balance that favors the tranquility of the discus, offering light shelters and shadow angles that imitate the Amazon environment.

Although not a specific kit for reproduction, the layout structure helps create a certain environmental privacy, which can be favorable even in the presence of pairs or fry.

Content of the kit and technical characteristics

2x Nymphaea Lotus

• Ideal temperature: 24-30 ° C
• Ph tolerated: 5.5 - 7.5
• GH: 3-10 ° DGH
• KH: 0-6 ° DKH
• Lighting: Media - Alta
• Co₂ Request: Optional, useful for more compact growth
• Growth speed: Moderate - Quick
• Aquarium position: Central or background
• Special features: it produces floating and submerged leaves of great decorative impact, creates natural shadow areas that improve discus comfort.

2x Echinodorus Ozelot

• Ideal temperature: 22-28 ° C
• Ph tolerated: 6.0 - 7.5
• GH: 3-15 ° DGH
• KH: 2-10 ° DKH
• Lighting: Media
• Co₂ Request: Not necessary
• Growth speed: moderate
• Medium height: 30-50 cm
• Aquarium position: bathtub or mid-range
• Special features: dotted leaves with red-green shades, very ornamental. Perfect to give color and layout structure.

2x Echinodorus Grisebachii Bleherae

• Ideal temperature: 22-30 ° C
• Ph tolerated: 6.0 - 7.5
• GH: 3-15 ° DGH
• KH: 2-10 ° DKH
• Lighting: Media
• Co₂ Request: Not necessary
• Growth speed: Moderate - Quick
• Medium height: 40-60 cm
• Aquarium position: background or side
• Special features: long and soft leaves that sway with the current, creating a natural and elegant effect, ideal for lively fittings.

2x Cryptocoryne Tropica (Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'Tropica')

• Ideal temperature: 22-28 ° C
• Ph tolerated: 6.0 - 7.5
• GH: 3-12 ° DGH
• KH: 2-8 ° DKH
• Lighting: low - medium
• Co₂ Request: Not necessary
• Growth speed: slow - moderate
• Medium height: 10-20 cm
• Aquarium location: first floor or intermediate band
• Special features: Resistant and versatile plant, perfect for filling empty spaces and give depth to composition.

Benefits of the Kit 8 plants for Discus (for 150-200 liter aquariums)

• Ideal environment for discus: The plants selected in the kit are perfect for creating a natural, stable and visually attractive environment for discus. Dense and robust leaves provide a good hideout and protection from potential stresses, favoring a relaxing habitat for discus.
• Adaptation to the water parameters for Discus: Plants such as Nymphaea Lotus and Echinodorus Bleherae are perfect for aquariums that require specific parameters, such as a temperature between 26-30 ° C and a slightly acid pH, typical for discus. The plants included are resistant and easily adaptable to these conditions.
• Aesthetics and natural design: The combination of Nymphaea Lotus with its large and floating leaves and Echinodorus from elegant leaves enriches the aquarium by creating an elegant and natural layout. The tropic Cryptocorynes add bright colors and textures, creating an accent plant that enhances the aquarium.
• Simple care and maintenance: kit plants do not require intensive maintenance. Thanks to their resistance and adaptability, they easily adapt to a low-tech aquarium without the need for a co₂ system. Medium-low lighting is sufficient to stimulate healthy growth of plants.
• Contribution to the well-being of discus: Plants offer refuge areas that reduce stress and favor the natural behavior of discus. The most robust plants, such as Echinodorus and Cryptocoryne, provide shadow and hiding places that can help prevent conflicts between fish.
• Improvement of water quality: Like other aquarium plants, kit plants help improve water quality, absorbing excess nutrients and reducing algae formation. This helps keep the balanced aquatic environment, essential for discus.
• Layout flexibility for large aquariums: suitable for aquariums from 150 to 200 liters, this kit allows you to create a balanced layout with plants that adapt to various aquarium levels. Nymphaea Lotus can be placed on the bottom or as a floating plant, while the Cryptocoryne and Echinodorus provide structure and beauty to the middle and central band.
• Compatible with low-tech aquariums: Perfect for aquariums that do not require complex co-okay systems, the kit is suitable for those who want a natural and well-balanced aquarium with low or media lighting. Despite the slow growth of plants, the kit is designed to ensure a long life cycle and reduced maintenance.

TIP FOR THE EQUIPMENT:

The Echinodorus Grisebachii Bleherae lend themselves to being planted in the back of the aquarium, where their slender leaves will create movement and verticality.

The echinodorus ozelot can be placed at the center to give visual structure and dynamism with their maculate colorations.

The Nymphaea Lotus, placed in a central or slightly lateral position, will offer large leaves that extend to the surface, creating light and shadow effects that favor the well-being of the discus.

Tropica Cryptocorynes are ideal for the front and intermediate areas of the tub, contributing to a harmonious passage between the highest plants.

To obtain a natural and harmonious effect, it is advisable to use neutral woods and rocks, in order to enhance the beauty of the plants and offer visual reference points to the discus. During the set-up, it is essential to leave a sufficiently ample swimming space for these fish. Furthermore, it is important to choose furnishings without sharp edges or sharp tips, to avoid the risk of wounds during their movement.