Assorted Discus 5cm - (No Online Purchases)

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Name: Discus

Scientific Name: Symphysodon spp. — most ornamental varieties are captive-bred strains with mixed ancestry.

Description: A striking freshwater cichlid with a rounded, disc-shaped body and graceful fins. Available in numerous colours and patterns, Discus are generally peaceful but establish a social hierarchy within their group. Best suited to experienced aquarists who can maintain consistently warm, clean water.

Origin: South America; the Amazon River basin. Most ornamental colour varieties are captive-bred.

pH: Approximately 6.0–7.0 for most captive-bred varieties; match the supplier’s conditions and maintain stability.

Temperature: Around 28–30°C.

Adult Size: Approximately 15–20 cm.

Lifespan: Approximately 10–15 years with excellent care.

Food: Omnivorous. Feed quality discus granules or pellets, supplemented with suitable frozen foods such as brine shrimp, mysis and bloodworms. Offer several small meals, particularly for growing juveniles, and promptly remove uneaten food.

Compatibility: Best kept in groups of at least six in a sufficiently large aquarium. Choose peaceful companions that tolerate their warm-water requirements, such as Cardinal Tetras and carefully selected bottom dwellers. Avoid aggressive fish, fin-nippers and fast feeders that outcompete them. Breeding pairs may become territorial.

Habitat: Provide a large, mature freshwater aquarium with ample swimming space, shaded retreats and driftwood. Suitable warm-water plants can be included. Maintain effective biological filtration, gentle water movement and strong oxygenation. Frequent partial water changes and careful waste removal are essential; replacement water should closely match the aquarium’s temperature and chemistry.