Red discus

Discus are a genus of three species of cichlid freshwater fishes native to the Amazon River basin

relative the Heckel Discus or Red Discus Symphyosodon discus. These two are found in the central and lower Amazon regions and are very similar. Both are considered valid species by the scientific community. The third species is awaiting further work to determine identification and validation. Mr. More

* The Red Discus which is also called the Red Heckel, Blue Heckel, or Blue Head Discus. It has a reddish brown background, blue faint horizontal stripes, and red edges on the fins. More

within the genus Symphysodon: the red discus or common discus (Symphysodon discus) and the blue discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus). The two species are very similar and may interbreed, producing a number of hybrid strains. More

The ica red discus fish is named after the area of the Amazon River, the Ica River, where wild discus of this type are collected. The ica red has many natural variants in the wild. More

Red discus develop their coloration as they grow. It is important to give a diet rich in carotenes and vitamins to red discus. The optimum diet will provide nutrients for growth and color development. More

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Nhamunda Red Discus and Blue Moon Heckel Discus. All well marked, good sized,lovely shaped grade AA fish. Approx 5''-6'' fish kept in HMA water with PH 6.2, a TDS of 50ppm and at a temp of 28 degrees. Healthy fish, wormed regularly ... ... More

The Royal Red Discus have been selectively bred for its brilliant red/orange coloration. Vertical black bars are displayed depending on the fish’s mood. The overall coloration of Discus will vary depending on mood and overall health of the fish. More

The Royal Red Discus has been selectively bred and tank raised for its brilliant red and blue coloration. Vertical black bars are displayed depending upon its mood. More

Please choose the size of the Manacapura Red Discus Fish that you want: 2 Inch $35 3-4 Inch $50 Blue Cobra Discus Fish Intricate full body scribble pattern with metalic highlights reaching 8+ inches as adults... More

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Order : Perciformes
Family : Cichlidae
Genus : Symphysodon
Species : Symphysodon discus
Authority : Heckel, 1840