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Discus (domestic) Symphysodon spp. (domestic)

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Symphysodon spp. (domestic)
Origin region
Amazon Basin
Care level
Difficult
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Carnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
28.0–31.0
pH
5.00–6.80
GH (dGH)
0.5–4.0
KH (dKH)
0.0–2.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

Amazon Basin

Feeding

Carnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Egg layer; parental care of fry.

Notes

High temperature, pristine water; group of 6+ advised.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:37:06
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:37:06
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