About us
Welcome to Exotic Discus, where we specialize in high-quality discus fish. Our extensive selection at competitive prices positions us as the leading source in the United States. Discover our affordable shipping rates, you receive excellent value no matter where you are in the country. To learn more and view our current discus stock list and images, please click the tab below.
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​​We are located in Orland Park, IL 60462. For your convenience, all visits can be by appointment. Please feel free to call us at 815-557-3966 or email exoticdiscus.sales@gmail.com with any questions or to schedule your appointment. We look forward to hearing from you!
Shipping
Exotic Discus
Welcome to Exotic Discus! We strive to ensure a seamless ordering experience for our customers. Please let us know your preferred delivery date by adding a note in the "ADD NOTE TO SELLER" section during checkout. Rest assured, we ship via FedEx and UPS overnight, guaranteeing your fish arrives safely the next day, with a 100% live arrival guarantee. If, for any reason, fish arrives deceased, we will reimburse the full cost, including shipping, because your satisfaction is our priority.
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​Please find the guidelines for receiving your fish shipment below:
1. Ensure you are available to receive the fish upon delivery.
2. If there are any issues, notify us within one hour receiving the shipment. A phone call is the preferred method for this communication.
3. Please provide a picture or video of the deceased fish in the original, sealed bag. Additionally, we may request images of the fish outside of the bag.
Note: We reserve the right to postpone shipping during extreme weather conditions.
Quarantine and Acclimation
It is highly recommended to quarantine new discus prior to their introduction into the main display tank. This procedure facilitates comprehensive health assessment and provides the fish with an opportunity to recover from their journey. Furthermore, it allows them to acclimate to their new environment while minimizing the stress associated with potential territorial aggression from existing tank inhabitants. Ensuring that new discus is fully acclimated and feeding vigorously before being added to the main tank is essential for a peaceful aquatic environment.
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QT/Holding tank recommendations
For a small tank 10-30 gallons, ensure a small heater maintains a constant temperature around 85°F. Use a low flow filter with both mechanical and biological filtration to create a calm environment as discus prefer minimal water movement. When acclimating your new discus, float the closed bags in the QT/Holding tank for 30 minutes, then place them in the tank while the light off for the first 24 hours to reduce stress. Patience is key; new discus may take from 24 hours to a week to fully adjust, so monitor comfort and offer their first feeding after a few hours if they appear settled. Frozen Brine Shrimp is excellent first meal choice for your new discus
It’s essential to perform daily water changes and vacuum the bottom of the tank to remove waste and uneaten food. Additionally, it’s recommended to keep new fish in a quarantine or holding tank for a minimum of two weeks. If there are no signs of stress and they are eating aggressively, you can then introduce them to the main display tank. Ensuring a healthy transition for your fish will lead to thriving aquatic environment.
Contact us
(All visits are by appointment only)
Oak Forest, IL 60452
Tel:815-557-3966
