Discus vs Glasaugenbarsch

Symphysodon discus verglichen mit Sander vitreus

Taxonomy & Classification

Eigenschaft	Discus	Glasaugenbarsch
Wissenschaftlicher Name	Symphysodon discus	Sander vitreus
Ordnung	Cichliformes	Perciformes
Familie	Cichlidae	Percidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Eigenschaft	Discus	Glasaugenbarsch
Maximale Länge	20,0 cm	107,0 cm
Maximales Gewicht	0,25 kg	11,3 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-olive to brassy-yellow flanks with a mottled pattern of saddle-like dark blotches; distinctive white tip on lower tail lobe; large glassy eyes with reflective tapetum.

Habitat & Environment

Eigenschaft	Discus	Glasaugenbarsch
Wassertyp	Freshwater	Brackish
Tiefenbereich	—	0-27m
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 Canada and the northern United States, including the Great Lakes basin and major river drainages such as the Missouri and Ohio rivers. Introduced …
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. …	Freshwater lakes and rivers of North America east of the Rockies, from Canada to Tennessee. Inhabits clear, deep lakes and large rivers over sand and …

Aquarium Suitability

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

Angelinformationen

Eigenschaft	Discus	Glasaugenbarsch
Sportfisch	Nein	Ja
Kampfbewertung	—	5/10
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.

Glasaugenbarsch

Considered one of the best-tasting freshwater fish; sweet, flaky white flesh with very low fat. Ideal pan-fried, battered, or baked — a North American culinary favorite.

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.

Glasaugenbarsch

The walleye is the largest member of the perch family and the most sought-after freshwater food fish in North America. Its reflective eyes give it exceptional low-light vision, making dawn and dusk prime feeding times.