Discus vs Oscar
Symphysodon discus 비교 대상 Astronotus ocellatus
Taxonomy & Classification
| 속성 | Discus | Oscar |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Symphysodon discus | Astronotus ocellatus |
| 목(目) | Cichliformes | Cichliformes |
| 과(科) | Cichlidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| 속성 | Discus | Oscar |
|---|---|---|
| 최대 크기 | 20.0 cm | 45.0 cm |
| 최대 체중 | 0.25 kg | 1.6 kg |
| 체색 | 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-brown to blackish body with irregular wavy orange-red markings forming a marbled or reticulated pattern; prominent black ocellus with orange ring at the upper tail base. |
Habitat & Environment
| 속성 | Discus | Oscar |
|---|---|---|
| 수질 유형 | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| 서식 수심 | — | — |
| 분포 지역 | 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 and Orinoco river basins in South America, including Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits slow, deep, turbid rivers, flooded forests, and large … |
| 서식지 | 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. … | Slow-moving rivers and floodplains of the Amazon and Orinoco basins, South America. Warm, murky water (22-28°C, pH 6-8). Inhabits areas with submerged logs and dense … |
Aquarium Suitability
| 속성 | Discus | Oscar |
|---|---|---|
| 최소 수조 크기 | 250 L | 280 L |
| 수온 | 26-30 | 22-25 |
| pH 범위 | 5.0-7.0 | 6.0-8.0 |
| 사육 난이도 | Difficult | Moderate |
| 성격 | Peaceful | Aggressive |
낚시 정보
| 속성 | Discus | Oscar |
|---|---|---|
| 낚시 대상어 | 아니오 | 예 |
| 파이팅 등급 | — | — |
| 세계 기록 | — | — |
| 수은 함량 | — | — |
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.
Oscar
Not consumed — popular ornamental cichlid kept for its bold patterning and personality; occasionally eaten in parts of South America but primarily an aquarium species.
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.
Oscar
The oscar is a large, intelligent cichlid native to the Amazon basin. Known for its dog-like personality, it can recognize its owner and may beg for food. Oscars rearrange their tank decor and require spacious aquariums with robust filtration.