Description

Discus fish are a tropical freshwater species native to the Amazon Basin in South America. These fish are highly prized for their vibrant and diverse colors, ranging from blues and greens to oranges and reds. Their disc-shaped body and flowing fins create a mesmerizing display in any aquarium. Discus require well-filtered water and regular partial water changes.

Note: Pictures examples of stock only.

Features of Discus:

• Its body is very compressed on the sides, it has a disk-shaped profile and its fins are large and elegant
• It is a species characterized by iridescence, streaks and vertical bands and can have different colours: white, yellow, orange, red, blue, blue and green, brown and black

Tank Mate Compatibility:

You need to make sure that you choose discus fish tank mates carefully, because they can be extremely territorial, they’re not great community fish! Great tank mates for Discus include:

• Siamese Algae Eater
• Dwarf Gouramis
• Harlequin Rasbora
• Rummy Nose Tetra
• Cardinal Tetra

• Keeping Difficulty : Advanced
• Diet : Omnivores
• Temperament : Peaceful, territorial when breeding.
• Max Size : 20cm

Preferred Water Parameters :

• Water Temperature : 26-30 ⁰C
• pH Level : 6.0-7.0
• General Hardness : Soft (50 – 100ppm)