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Discus

Pellegrin, 1904

(Other members of the genus Symphysodon)

ADULT SIZE: 22 cm

WATER CONDITIONS: Moderately soft and acidic

TEMPERATURE RANGE: 26-30 C

FOOD: Feed Symphysodon aequifasciatus live and dried foods

DISTRIBUTION: This species comes from Brazil

AQUARIUM CARE: There are both wild, and commercially bred forms of discus. Colors and patterns are numerous; most are very attractive. They are a shy fish that prefers shoals of smaller dither fish, tetras (especially cardinal, and rummy-nosed tetra) and pencil fish as tankmates. Do not keep with other cichlids! They are also susceptible to paracitic infections. Water quality is important when keeping discus. See the section on Amazon biotope aquariums

BREEDING: A pair will spawn on a pre-cleaned leaf or rock.

Have you bred Symphysodon aequifasciatus? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?, or examine existing Symphysodon aequifasciatus breeding reports

The brown Discus

The discus is a truly beautiful fish, and an all time aquarium favourite

The tangerine Discus. These Discus have been selectively bred for their bright orange colouration as the name suggests

Blue Diamond Discus are another cultivar, and a very attractive and popular one too

BREEDING: A pair will spawn on a pre-cleaned leaf or rock.

Have you bred Symphysodon aequifasciatus? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?

This page summarises breeding reports provided by visitors to this site, along with some statistical analysis. Please feel free to contribute – whatever your experience!

2 breeders have filled in breeding reports, a summary of the results are shown in the graphs below. You can read the full reports here.

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Remember, each record represents only one persons experience; if you had different results, or used different methods, please share your experiences

Water conditions: Very soft and acidic Water temperature: 24-27oC
Disposition: Slightly timid Community tank?: Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
Spawning Method: Peat (or similar) spawning substrate Breeding problems:
Poor fry survival rate
Sex ratio: Roughly equal Breeding difficulty: Difficult
Sucess: Average Years Experience: 15
Other Comments:
Date this record created: 30th December 2009 Breeding date: 2009
Breeder: Location:
Water conditions: Moderately soft and acidic Water temperature: 28oC+
Disposition: Active, but not aggresive Community tank?: Never
Spawning Method: Long term (fry appear with adults) Breeding problems: none
Sex ratio: Roughly equal Breeding difficulty: Easy
Sucess: Very sucessful Years Experience: 20
Other Comments:
Date this record created: 21st September 2008 Breeding date: 2007
Breeder: Location: