Symphysodon aequifasciatus
The king of the planted aquarium. Our red turquoise discus are raised to 3 inches and eating frozen and pellet food before they leave the studio. Keep five or more in a large, warm tank (28–31 °C) with soft water and generous weekly water changes. Pair well with cardinal tetras and rummy-nose tetras.
Sample photo: “Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) red hybrid (13533123013)” by Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Sample photo: “Symphysodon, Acará disco A74260220241123” by Rjcastillo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Sample photo: “Discus (Symphysodon discus) (3149751218)” by Cliff from Arlington, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Keep in groups of 5 or more; needs warm, very clean water with large frequent water changes.
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