Discus vs Gemeine Goldmakrele

Symphysodon discus verglichen mit Coryphaena hippurus

Taxonomy & Classification

Eigenschaft	Discus	Gemeine Goldmakrele
Wissenschaftlicher Name	Symphysodon discus	Coryphaena hippurus
Ordnung	Cichliformes	Carangiformes
Familie	Cichlidae	Coryphaenidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Eigenschaft	Discus	Gemeine Goldmakrele
Maximale Länge	20,0 cm	210,0 cm
Maximales Gewicht	0,25 kg	40,0 kg
Färbung	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.	Dazzling iridescent blue-green and gold flanks; males have a blunt squared-off head; flanks flicker golden-yellow to electric blue when alive, fading to dull gray-green at death.

Habitat & Environment

Eigenschaft	Discus	Gemeine Goldmakrele
Wassertyp	Freshwater	Saltwater
Tiefenbereich	—	0-85m
Verbreitungsgebiet	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 …	Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Highly pelagic; gathers around floating sargassum mats, current lines, and thermocline …
Lebensraum	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. …	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Aquarium Suitability

Eigenschaft	Discus	Gemeine Goldmakrele
Mindest-Aquariengröße	250 L	—
Temperatur	26-30	—
pH-Bereich	5.0-7.0	—
Pflegeschwierigkeit	Difficult	—
Temperament	Peaceful	—

Angelinformationen

Eigenschaft	Discus	Gemeine Goldmakrele
Sportfisch	Nein	Ja
Kampfbewertung	—	7/10
Weltrekord	—	—
Quecksilbergehalt	—	—

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.

Gemeine Goldmakrele

Firm, slightly sweet flesh with large, moist flakes and low fat. Excellent grilled, blackened Cajun-style, or in tacos; one of the most popular sport fish for the table.

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.

Gemeine Goldmakrele

The mahi-mahi, also known as dorado or dolphinfish, is among the most colorful pelagic fish in the ocean. Its iridescent blue, green, and gold body fades rapidly after death. It is a fast-growing species, rarely living beyond five years.