Discus vs Red Sea Bream

Symphysodon discus 与之比较 Pagrus major

Taxonomy & Classification

属性	Discus	Red Sea Bream
学名	Symphysodon discus	Pagrus major
目	Cichliformes	Perciformes
科	Cichlidae	Sparidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

属性	Discus	Red Sea Bream
最大体长	20.0 cm	100.0 cm
最大体重	0.25 kg	9.7 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.	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

属性	Discus	Red Sea Bream
水质类型	Freshwater	Saltwater
栖息水深	—	10-200m
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 …	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 …
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. …	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

属性	Discus	Red Sea Bream
最小水箱尺寸	250 L	—
水温	26-30	—
pH 范围	5.0-7.0	—
饲养难度	Difficult	—
性情	Peaceful	—

钓鱼信息

属性	Discus	Red Sea Bream
游钓鱼种	否	是
搏鱼评级	—	5/10
世界纪录	—	—
汞含量	—	—

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.