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Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

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Needs very warm, very clean water and large, frequent water changes. The high temperature limits which plants and tank mates will cope.

Adult size
6 in
Smallest tank
75 gal
Keep them in groups of
5+
Temperature
82–88 °F
pH · hardness
6–7 · 1–8 dGH
Food
Carnivore: discus pellets, frozen bloodworms and beefheart, several times a day
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember TetraGreen Neon Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — needs 65–80 °FBlue Dream Shrimp — needs 65–80 °FRamshorn Snail — needs 65–80 °FCelestial Pearl Danio (Galaxy Rasbora) — needs 68–79 °FScarlet Badis — needs 68–79 °FClown Killifish — needs 72–79 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

Water SpriteWater WisteriaRed Tiger LotusAmazon SwordGiant HairgrassLudwigia Repens

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.