Discus vs Peacock Bass

Symphysodon discus verglichen mit Cichla temensis

Taxonomy & Classification

Eigenschaft	Discus	Peacock Bass
Wissenschaftlicher Name	Symphysodon discus	Cichla temensis
Ordnung	Cichliformes	Cichliformes
Familie	Cichlidae	Cichlidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Eigenschaft	Discus	Peacock Bass
Maximale Länge	20,0 cm	100,0 cm
Maximales Gewicht	0,25 kg	12,7 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.	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

Eigenschaft	Discus	Peacock Bass
Wassertyp	Freshwater	Freshwater
Tiefenbereich	—	—
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 …	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 …
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. …	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

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

Angelinformationen

Eigenschaft	Discus	Peacock Bass
Sportfisch	Nein	Ja
Kampfbewertung	—	9/10
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.

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.