freshwater

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus
hard
Discus

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
20cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
200L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
28 to 30C
๐ŸงชpH
5.5 to 6.5
โญDifficulty
hard
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Delicate
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater

๐Ÿ“Care notes

The undisputed king of freshwater fishkeeping. Demands warm soft acidic water with near daily water changes. Expensive and demanding but no freshwater fish comes close to the beauty.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Discus hamburger, beef heart, frozen bloodworm. Feed 3 to 4 times daily in small amounts. Quality food is essential.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Lay eggs on vertical surfaces. Both parents feed fry with nutritious skin secretions for the first weeks of life.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Cardinal tetra, Corydoras sterbai

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Cooler water fish, Nippy species

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