Discus vs Wels Catfish

Symphysodon discus dibandingkan dengan Silurus glanis

Taxonomy & Classification

Atribut	Discus	Wels Catfish
Nama Ilmiah	Symphysodon discus	Silurus glanis
Ordo	Cichliformes	Siluriformes
Famili	Cichlidae	Ictaluridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atribut	Discus	Wels Catfish
Panjang Maks.	20,0 cm	500,0 cm
Berat Maks.	0,25 kg	300,0 kg
Warna	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.	Dark olive-green to slate-gray back with irregular mottled marbling of darker blotches; flanks grade to olive-yellow; scaleless smooth skin; belly pale cream to yellowish-white; head broad and flat.

Habitat & Environment

Atribut	Discus	Wels Catfish
Jenis Air	Freshwater	Brackish
Kedalaman	—	0-30m
Sebaran Geografis	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 large river systems and lakes of central and eastern Europe from the Rhine basin east to the Caspian and Aral sea drainages. Introduced …
Habitat	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. …	Large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs across Europe and Asia (Volga, Danube, Rhine, Ob). Inhabits deep, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Tolerates turbid water (15-25°C). Highly …

Aquarium Suitability

Atribut	Discus	Wels Catfish
Ukuran Tangki Min.	250 L	—
Suhu	26-30	—
Rentang pH	5.0-7.0	—
Tingkat Perawatan	Difficult	—
Temperamen	Peaceful	—

Informasi Perikanan

Atribut	Discus	Wels Catfish
Ikan Buruan	Tidak	Ya
Peringkat Perlawanan	—	9/10
Rekor Dunia	—	—
Kadar Merkuri	—	—

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.

Wels Catfish

Fatty, soft flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor; quality improves from cold, clean water fish. Popular in Central European cuisines — commonly smoked, fried, or braised with vegetables.

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.

Wels Catfish

The wels catfish is the largest freshwater fish in Europe, capable of exceeding 5 meters. Found in large rivers and lakes across the continent, it has been documented beaching itself to catch pigeons. It can live over 80 years.