Assorted Discus (5-6 CM)
£32.50
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Discus fish are brightly colored, round, flat freshwater cichlids native to the Amazon River basin in South America.
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Description
Overview and Appearance
- Scientific Name: Symphysodon
- Common Names: Discus fish or pompadour fish
- Nickname: “King of the aquarium” due to their regal, round shape and vibrant patterns
- Colors: Shades of blue, green, red, brown, and yellow, with many hybrid varieties created through selective breeding
- Size: Grow up to 6 to 9 inches (15–23 cm) in length
Habitat and Behavior
- Origin: Lowland Amazon Basin (Brazil, Peru, and surrounding regions), living in slow-moving tributaries, lakes, and flooded forests
- Social Structure: Highly social, peaceful, schooling fish that thrive in groups of at least 5 to 6 individuals
- Parenting: Exhibit biparental care where the young fry feed on a special skin mucus produced by the parents
Aquarium Care
- Water Temperature: Warm water between 28°C to 32°C (82°F to 90°F)
- Water Chemistry: Soft, slightly acidic water (pH 6.0–6.8 for captive strains; wild-caught require acidic blackwater around pH 5.0–6.0)
- Tank Size: Minimum of 55 to 75 gallons for a proper group
- Diet: Omnivorous; thrive on high-protein pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and frequent small feedings
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