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Discus Fish

class: Actinopterygiigenus: Symphysodonorder: Cichliformesfamily: Cichlidaephylum: Chordata

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Store Availability

0 shops

Not currently in stock in nearby partner stores.

Care Requirements

Diet

Omnivorous

Temp. Range

28°C - 31°C

Lifespan

10 - 15 years

Habitat

Freshwater Amazonian Biotope / Densely Planted Low-Flow Aquarium

Space Needed

200 litres minimum

ph

6.0 - 6.5

water hardness

1 - 4 dGH

Highly sensitive schooling fish that requires pristine water quality, high water temperatures, and frequent water changes. They thrive best in groups of 6 or more.

Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
Hole in the Head DiseaseDiscus PlagueDactylogyrus InfestationIchthyophthiriasis
Toxic To
Malachite greenHigh nitrate levels

Interactive Connections

Compatible Tankmates
Clown LoachRummy-nose TetraCardinal TetraRummy-nose TetraSterbai CorydorasGerman Blue RamSterbai CorydorasGerman Blue Ram
Incompatible (Do Not Mix)
Sailfin PlecoTiger BarbFreshwater AngelfishCommon PlecoCommon GoldfishOscar FishGreen Terror CichlidSalvini CichlidJaguar CichlidAfrican Cichlid MixElectric Yellow CichlidRed Zebra CichlidDemasoni CichlidRusty CichlidBlue Orchid CichlidAcei CichlidRed Flush Peacock CichlidSunshine Peacock Cichlid
Diet & Preferred Feed
Discus FlakesBeef Heart FlakesFreeze Dried BlackwormsBrine shrimp
Required Habitat Setup
Canister FilterSponge FilterAquarium HeaterReverse Osmosis SystemAquarium DriftwoodFine Sand SubstrateIndian Almond Leaves
Compatible Plants & Flora
Amazon SwordAnubiasJava FernVallisneria
Recommended Medicines & Treatments
MetronidazolePraziquantelMelafix
Prone to Diseases & Infections
Hhexamitiasis
Gill Flukes
Ich