Discus

Symphysodon discus

Least Concern Freshwater

Comprimento Máximo

20,0 cm

Peso Máximo

0,25 kg

Cor

Deep-bodied disc shape with vibrant …

Família

Cichlidae

Categoria

Aquarium Fish

Sobre

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.

Tipo de Água

Freshwater

Distribuição Geográfica

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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).

Comestibilidade e Culinária

Sabor

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

Cuidados em Aquário

Nível de Cuidado

Temperamento

Peaceful

Tamanho Mínimo do Aquário

250 litros

Temperatura

26-30

Faixa de pH

5.0-7.0

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Taxonomy

Ordem	Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies)
Família	Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Espécies	Symphysodon discus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Spanish	Disco

Perguntas Frequentes

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).