Discus vs Red Sea Bream

Symphysodon discus 비교 대상 Pagrus major

Taxonomy & Classification

속성	Discus	Red Sea Bream
학명	Symphysodon discus	Pagrus major
목(目)	Cichliformes	Perciformes
과(科)	Cichlidae	Sparidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

속성	Discus	Red Sea Bream
최대 크기	20.0 cm	100.0 cm
최대 체중	0.25 kg	9.7 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.	Pale rose-pink to silver-pink overall body with small iridescent blue spots on scales above the lateral line; bright pink-red dorsal fin; characteristic dark smudge at the dorsal fin origin in juveniles.

Habitat & Environment

속성	Discus	Red Sea Bream
수질 유형	Freshwater	Saltwater
서식 수심	—	10-200m
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 …	Northwestern Pacific from the Yellow Sea and East China Sea to southern Japan and the Philippines. Inhabits coastal rocky reefs, sandy bays, and brackish-edge habitats …
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. …	Shallow coastal waters and bays of the western Pacific, from Japan to Southeast Asia. Inhabits rocky and sandy substrates at 10-200m depth. Coastal and semi-pelagic; …

Aquarium Suitability

속성	Discus	Red Sea Bream
최소 수조 크기	250 L	—
수온	26-30	—
pH 범위	5.0-7.0	—
사육 난이도	Difficult	—
성격	Peaceful	—

낚시 정보

속성	Discus	Red Sea Bream
낚시 대상어	아니오	예
파이팅 등급	—	5/10
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.

Red Sea Bream

Prized in Japanese cuisine as 'tai'; delicate, sweet white flesh with a clean oceanic taste and low fat. Excellent grilled whole, steamed, or served as sashimi on celebratory occasions.

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.

Red Sea Bream

The red sea bream, known as 'tai' in Japan, is considered the king of fish in Japanese cuisine. It holds deep cultural significance and is traditionally served at celebrations. Its delicate white flesh is prized for sashimi and sushi.