Freshwater FishIn stock
Care levelHard
CompatibilityPeaceful
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Freshwater Fish
Discus
Care: HardPeaceful
Back soon. We get new shipments regularly. Arium EVOLVE members can get an email the moment it's back, or call (786) 642-3001 to reserve one.
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- Ships Mon–Wed by UPS or FedEx. Overnight recommended for live animals. Florida: FedEx Ground available.
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Free care guide
About this freshwater fish
Symphysodon, the king of the aquarium. Discus are round, colorful South American cichlids that reward stable, warm, clean water.
Discus Care Guide
- Tank size: 55 gallons or more; keep a group of 5
- Adult size: about 6 inches (15 cm)
- Temperature: 82–88°F (28–31°C)
- pH: 5.5–7.0
- Water: Frequent water changes
- Diet: Discus pellets, frozen bloodworms and beefheart, several small meals a day
- Temperament: Peaceful but shy; keep the group together
- Tank mates: Calm, heat-loving fish: cardinal tetras, rummy nose tetras, sterbai corydoras
Photo: Patrick Farrelly, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, background removed. Representative photo of the species; individual animals vary.
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