Discus vs Guppy
Symphysodon discus so sánh với Poecilia reticulata
Taxonomy & Classification
| Thuộc tính | Discus | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Tên khoa học | Symphysodon discus | Poecilia reticulata |
| Bộ | Cichliformes | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Họ | Cichlidae | Poeciliidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Thuộc tính | Discus | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều dài tối đa | 20,0 cm | 6,0 cm |
| Cân nặng tối đa | 0,25 kg | 0,002 kg |
| Màu sắc | 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. | Males display highly variable iridescent patterns on a gray-olive body; spots, reticulations, and solid patches of red, orange, blue, green, and black; flowing fantail fins often multicolored. |
Habitat & Environment
| Thuộc tính | Discus | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Loại nước | Freshwater | Brackish |
| Phạm vi độ sâu | — | — |
| Phân bố địa lý | 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 freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every … |
| Môi trường sống | 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, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide. |
Aquarium Suitability
| Thuộc tính | Discus | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Kích thước bể tối thiểu | 250 L | 38 L |
| Nhiệt độ | 26-30 | 22-28 |
| Phạm vi pH | 5.0-7.0 | 6.8-7.8 |
| Mức độ chăm sóc | Difficult | Easy |
| Tính cách | Peaceful | Peaceful |
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.
Guppy
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.
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.
Guppy
The guppy is one of the most widely distributed tropical fish, found in freshwater habitats across the Americas. Males display vivid colors and elaborate tail patterns to attract females. They are live-bearers, giving birth to free-swimming fry.