Species profile
Red Turquoise Discus
Symphysodon sp. domestic strainRed Turquoise Discus (Symphysodon sp. domestic strain) is a social community species for a cycled 55+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 8 inches as an adult, 82-86°F water, pH 5.5-7.2, and advanced care. Keep a group of at least 5; larger groups often behave more naturally when the tank has room.
FlashyAdvanced care
55 galMinimum tank
8 inAdult size
5Schooling minimum
82-86°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 5.5-7.2
- GH
- 1-8 dGH
- KH
- 0-5 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Fin nipping
- 0/5
- Territory
- 1/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- omnivore/carnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 4/5
- Care difficulty
- 5/5
Planning Notes
Discus need warm, very stable, clean water and careful feeding; not a forgiving beginner fish.
This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.
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