Discus

Symphysodon discus

Least Concern Freshwater

अधिकतम लंबाई

20.0 cm

अधिकतम वजन

0.25 kg

रंग

Deep-bodied disc shape with vibrant …

कुल

Cichlidae

श्रेणी

Aquarium Fish

Overview

Nicknamed the king of the aquarium, the discus is a disc-shaped cichlid of warm Amazon blackwaters, especially where the Rio Negro meets the Rio Solimoes. Vivid turquoise lines wave across a reddish-brown body, and wild forms show nine dark vertical bars. It demands soft, highly acidic water between roughly 26 and 31 degrees Celsius with driftwood and little current, making it a challenging aquarium subject. Parents secrete a nutrient-rich mucus from the skin on which their newly hatched fry graze, an unusual form of parental care. Reaching about 20 centimetres, it needs a deep tank of at least 250 litres, and the wild species is assessed as Least Concern.

परिचय

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.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	20.0 cm
Maximum Weight	0.25 kg

Coloration

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.

Habitat & Distribution

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. Sensitive to water quality.

जल प्रकार

Freshwater

भौगोलिक वितरण

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Discus is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

खाद्यता और पाककला

स्वाद

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

मछलीघर देखभाल

देखभाल स्तर

स्वभाव

Peaceful

न्यूनतम टैंक आकार

250 लीटर

तापमान

26-30

pH सीमा

5.0-7.0

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Taxonomy

गण	Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies)
कुल	Cichlidae (Cichlids)
प्रजातियाँ	Symphysodon discus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Spanish	Disco

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Can you eat Discus?

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

How big does Discus get?

Discus can grow up to 20.0 cm long and weigh 0.25 kg.

Is Discus good for aquariums?

Discus has a difficult care level, a peaceful temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 250 liters.

Where is Discus found?

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 blackwater and clearwater floodplain lakes. 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. Sensitive to water quality

Is Discus endangered?

The conservation status of Discus is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Discus belong to?

Discus (Symphysodon discus) belongs to the family Cichlidae (Cichlids) in the order Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies).