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Solid Blue Discus Symphysodon sp.

Water: Freshwater

Solid Blue Discus photo
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Solid Blue Discus photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Symphysodon sp.
Origin region
Amazon Basin, South America
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
20.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Peaceful but territorial when breeding
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
26.0–30.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
1.0–8.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–5.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00

Habitat & environment

Amazon Basin, South America

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful but territorial when breeding

Breeding & care

Pairs form and spawn on flat surfaces; parental care with mucus feeding.

Notes

Solid blue morph, popular in aquaria.

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