Discus vs Peacock Bass

Symphysodon discus مقارنةً بـ Cichla temensis

Taxonomy & Classification

السمة	Discus	Peacock Bass
الاسم العلمي	Symphysodon discus	Cichla temensis
الرتبة	Cichliformes	Cichliformes
الفصيلة	Cichlidae	Cichlidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

السمة	Discus	Peacock Bass
الطول الأقصى	20,0 cm	100,0 cm
الوزن الأقصى	0,25 kg	12,7 kg
اللون	Deep-bodied disc shape with vibrant turquoise-blue wavy horizontal lines over a reddish-brown to orange-brown base; fins edged in vivid blue with red striping; wild forms show 9 dark vertical bars.	Golden-yellow to olive-green body with three bold dark vertical bars on the flanks; a striking black ocellus edged in gold at the tail base; breeding males develop a prominent nuchal hump.

Habitat & Environment

السمة	Discus	Peacock Bass
نوع الماء	Freshwater	Freshwater
نطاق العمق	—	—
النطاق الجغرافي	Restricted to the central Amazon River basin in Brazil, particularly around the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Prefers warm, soft, highly acidic …	Native to the Amazon River basin and Orinoco River system in South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits blackwater rivers, flooded forests, and large …
الموطن	Warm, blackwater rivers of the Amazon basin, particularly the Rio Negro and tributaries. Prefers soft, acidic water (pH 4.5-6.5, 26-31°C) with driftwood and minimal current. …	Native to Southeast Asian rivers including the Mekong basin. Warm, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Introduced to tropical aquaculture systems globally. Tolerates wide temperature range …

Aquarium Suitability

السمة	Discus	Peacock Bass
الحد الأدنى لحجم الحوض	250 L	—
درجة الحرارة	26-30	—
نطاق الرقم الهيدروجيني	5.0-7.0	—
مستوى الرعاية	Difficult	—
المزاج	Peaceful	—

معلومات الصيد

السمة	Discus	Peacock Bass
أسماك الصيد الرياضي	لا	نعم
تصنيف المقاومة	—	9/10
الرقم القياسي العالمي	—	—
مستوى الزئبق	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Discus

Not consumed — a prized ornamental aquarium fish known as the 'king of the aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and brilliant colors.

Peacock Bass

Firm, white flesh with a clean, mild flavor and low fat content. Prized table fish throughout Amazonian cuisines; excellent grilled, pan-fried, or steamed with citrus.

Species Overview

Discus

The discus is often called the 'King of the Aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and stunning color patterns. Native to the Amazon floodplains, it requires warm, soft, acidic water and feeds its fry with a mucus secretion from its skin.

Peacock Bass

The peacock bass is the crown jewel of Amazon basin sport fishing. Despite its name, it is actually a large cichlid. Known for explosive topwater strikes and powerful, drag-screaming runs in tropical rivers and lagoons.