Discus vs Dwarf Gourami
Symphysodon discus 与之比较 Trichogaster lalius
Taxonomy & Classification
| 属性 | Discus | Dwarf Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Symphysodon discus | Trichogaster lalius |
| 目 | Cichliformes | Anabantiformes |
| 科 | Cichlidae | Osphronemidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| 属性 | Discus | Dwarf Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| 最大体长 | 20.0 cm | 9.0 cm |
| 最大体重 | 0.25 kg | 0.005 kg |
| 体色 | 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 show brilliant alternating diagonal red-orange and iridescent turquoise-blue stripes across the flanks; dorsal and anal fins have red and blue streaking; throat and belly vivid electric blue. |
Habitat & Environment
| 属性 | Discus | Dwarf Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| 水质类型 | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| 栖息水深 | — | — |
| 地理分布 | 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 rivers and floodplains of West Bengal, Assam, Bangladesh, and parts of Pakistan. Found in densely vegetated slow streams, ponds, and flooded rice … |
| 栖息地 | 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, ponds, and ditches of Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Shallow, warm, densely vegetated freshwater (22-28°C). Males highly territorial and build bubble nests among floating … |
Aquarium Suitability
| 属性 | Discus | Dwarf Gourami |
|---|---|---|
| 最小水箱尺寸 | 250 L | 40 L |
| 水温 | 26-30 | 22-28 |
| pH 范围 | 5.0-7.0 | 6.0-7.5 |
| 饲养难度 | Difficult | Easy |
| 性情 | 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.
Dwarf Gourami
Not consumed — popular ornamental labyrinth fish treasured in freshwater aquariums for its vivid red-and-blue striped coloration and calm temperament.
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.
Dwarf Gourami
The dwarf gourami is a brightly colored labyrinth fish native to the slow-moving waters of South Asia. Males build elaborate bubble nests at the surface for spawning. Its pelvic fins have evolved into long, thread-like feelers used to sense the environment.