Discus

Discus

Symphysodon spp.

Also known as: King of the Aquarium

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🔴 Advanced 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (5+)

The king of freshwater fish. Disc-shaped body with incredible color patterns. Demanding but rewarding.

Tank Size

55 gal
minimum (75+ preferred)

Temperature

82–88°F
28–31°C

pH Range

5.5–7
water acidity

Max Size

8"
20.3 cm

Lifespan

10–15 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Requires pristine water quality, high temps (82-88°F), soft acidic water. Sensitive to stress. Keep in groups of 5+.

Feeding

High-quality pellets, frozen bloodworms, beef heart (sparingly), and live blackworms.

Compatible Tank Mates

Geophagus Tapajos Red Head 7" Festivum Cichlid 6" Cupid Cichlid 5" Sven's Eartheater 7" Altifrons Eartheater 10" Kuhli Loach 4" Clown Loach 12" Zebra Pleco 3.5" Snowball Pleco 6" Moonlight Gourami 6" Vampire Shrimp 6"

Use Caution With

Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Penguin Tetra 2.5"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Ember Tetra 0.8" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Flame Tetra 1.5" Emperor Tetra 2"

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