Symphysodon, colloquially known as discus, is a genus of cichlids native to the Amazon river basin in South America. Due to their distinctive shape, behavior, and bright colors and patterns, discus are popular as freshwater aquarium fish, and their aquaculture in several countries in Asia is a major business.
Discus prefer warm, soft, acidic water. pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0, with hardness between 1° and 4° dKH (18 to 70 ppm). Temperature should be kept between 82° and 86° F, although wild Heckel discus prefer water near 90° F.
There are tons of color combinations that Discus fish comes in extracted from the four major color strains from which these other color morphs emerge. The four colors include heckle, brown, blue, and green.
Males have thicker foreheads and lips. As your discus grow, you'll be able to separate the men from the ladies by the shape of their dorsal fins. A male's dorsal fin becomes pointed, while a female's maintains its round shape and is usually shorter than a male's.
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We have a large assortment of discus for sale. Below is just a sampling of what types of discus we have available. Please call us for more information on other types of discus that we may have in stock. If we do not have a type of discus in stock that you are interested in, we would be happy to special order them for you.
| Discus Name | Cost |
|---|---|
| Checkered Blue Panda discus | $30.00 ea. |
| Tiger Blue Panda discus | $35.00 ea. |
| Large High Body Blue Panda discus | $32.00 ea. |
| Snakeskin Brown discus | $25.00 ea. |
| Snakeskin Golden discus | $35.00 ea. |
| Red Turquoise discus | $40.00 ea. |
| Brilliant Turquoise discus | $50.00 ea. |
| Pigeon Blood discus | $55.00 ea. |
| Cobalt discus | $20.00 ea. |
| Blue Diamond discus | $30.00 ea. |
| Snakeskin discus | $20.00 ea. |
| Ring Leopard discus | $60.00 ea. |