Description
Symphysodon (colloquially known as discus or discus fish) is a genus of cichlids native to the Amazon river basin in Brazil. Due to their distinctive shape, calm behavior, many bright colors and patterns, and dedicated parenting techniques, discus are popular as freshwater aquarium fish, .
Discus are a very peaceful fish and should be kept with other peaceful fish like some of the S. American dwarf cichlid species and tetras. They do best when kept as a group of 6 or more.
| Scientific name: | Symphysodon Aequifaciatus sp. |
| Common names: | Blue Turquoise Discus, Discus |
| Place of Origin | Amazon basin of S. America |
| Size: | 8 inches / 20 cm |
| Life expectancy: | 8-10 years (can live longer with proper care) |
| Diet: | Primarily carnivorous, requires a high-protein diet |
| Temperament: | Generally peaceful but can be territorial during breeding |
| Minimum tank size: | Minimum of 50 gallons for a pair, larger for a community |
| Temperature: | 82 – 88 Deg F / 28 – 30 Deg C |
| PH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Hardness: | 4–12 dGH |
| Care level: | Advanced |
| Breeding: | Egg layer |
