Generally peaceful, but can be territorial during spawning. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live foods with invertebrate and vegetable matter is necessary for optimal health and coloration. The tall body shape of this fish must be considered regarding the height of its tank.

Minimum tank size: 75 gallons for a breeding pair.

Excellent centerpiece fish for the heavily planted aquarium.

We also do not mix newly-received specimens with existing specimens. All of our discus are quarantined extensively and feeding very eagerly before they are available for purchase. We are currently offering 2+ inch (5+ cm) juvenile specimens of this magnificent fish. It must also have a good deal of vegetable matter, such as spirulina, spinach, and peas, in its diet. It is not much of a fish eater, but will feed on a variety of krill, shrimp, bloodworms, and other invertebrate-based meaty foods. It should be fed a variety of live, frozen, and dry foods. When healthy, the Discus is a voracious omnivore. Our Assorted Discus are bred and kept in 6.5 pH, 82-86° F (28-30° C), 1-4° dKH water. Some major requirements for the Discus are that it generally requires warmer, lower-pH water than many other tropical species. Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the Discus. If spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether unless the aquarium is very spacious. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning. The Discus is generally compatible with other peaceful fish as long as it has plenty of space. Slow to moderate water flow is necessary. Due to its body shape, is not as likely to seek refuge in rock caves and similar structures. It is somewhat reclusive and strongly prefers the cover of plants.

The Discus will thrive in a heavily planted aquarium with driftwood and/or rock formations and gentle water flow. The Discus has traditionally been considered a very difficult species to keep, but due to modern aquarium technology, generations of breeding, and acclimation to a relatively wider range of water parameters, it is now much less challenging if a few basic needs are meant. While it is a cichlid, the Discus is not typical of its family in many aspects, such as its body shape and general temperament. This gregarious Amazon species has been developed into many spectacular color varieties through generations of selective breeding by expert aquarists. The Discus ( Symphysodon aequifasciatus) is one of the most popular and coveted fish in the aquarium hobby.

The Discus is hailed by many as 'the king of freshwater aquarium fish' due to its incredible coloration, graceful demeanor, and unique body shape! After ordering, you are welcome to email us at with your color request and we will do our best to accommodate you! Please include your order number in the email. We are unable to give pictures of each individual fish at this time. While we cannot guarantee an exact color pattern, we typically have a variety of colors for this fish.

Discus for sale