Discus vs Peacock Bass

Symphysodon discus в сравнении с Cichla temensis

Taxonomy & Classification

Характеристика	Discus	Peacock Bass
Научное название	Symphysodon discus	Cichla temensis
Отряд	Cichliformes	Cichliformes
Семейство	Cichlidae	Cichlidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Характеристика	Discus	Peacock Bass
Максимальная длина	20,0 cm	100,0 cm
Максимальный вес	0,25 kg	12,7 kg
Окраска	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.	Golden-yellow to olive-green body with three bold dark vertical bars on the flanks; a striking black ocellus edged in gold at the tail base; breeding males develop a prominent nuchal hump.

Habitat & Environment

Характеристика	Discus	Peacock Bass
Тип воды	Freshwater	Freshwater
Диапазон глубин	—	—
Ареал обитания	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 River basin and Orinoco River system in South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits blackwater rivers, flooded forests, and large …
Среда обитания	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. …	Native to Southeast Asian rivers including the Mekong basin. Warm, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Introduced to tropical aquaculture systems globally. Tolerates wide temperature range …

Aquarium Suitability

Характеристика	Discus	Peacock Bass
Минимальный объём аквариума	250 L	—
Температура	26-30	—
Диапазон pH	5.0-7.0	—
Уровень сложности содержания	Difficult	—
Темперамент	Peaceful	—

Информация о рыболовстве

Характеристика	Discus	Peacock Bass
Спортивная рыба	Нет	Да
Боевой рейтинг	—	9/10
Мировой рекорд	—	—
Содержание ртути	—	—

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.

Peacock Bass

Firm, white flesh with a clean, mild flavor and low fat content. Prized table fish throughout Amazonian cuisines; excellent grilled, pan-fried, or steamed with citrus.

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.

Peacock Bass

The peacock bass is the crown jewel of Amazon basin sport fishing. Despite its name, it is actually a large cichlid. Known for explosive topwater strikes and powerful, drag-screaming runs in tropical rivers and lagoons.