freshwater
๐Discus
Symphysodon aequifasciatus
hard
Quick stats
๐Size
20cm
๐ชฃMin tank
200L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
28 to 30C
๐งชpH
5.5 to 6.5
โญDifficulty
hard
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Delicate
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care 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.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Discus hamburger, beef heart, frozen bloodworm. Feed 3 to 4 times daily in small amounts. Quality food is essential.
๐ฃBreeding
Lay eggs on vertical surfaces. Both parents feed fry with nutritious skin secretions for the first weeks of life.
๐คGood tankmates
Cardinal tetra, Corydoras sterbai
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Cooler water fish, Nippy species
