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Discus 6cm Assorted Premium Imported Discus
A stunning selection of vibrant juvenile Discus featuring popular colour strains including Red Melon, Golden Yellow Melon, Spotted Leopard, and Blue Diamond. Renowned as the “King of the Aquarium,” Discus are prized for their graceful swimming, round body shape, and brilliant colours that become even more intense with maturity. At approximately 6cm, these juveniles are actively growing and ideal for dedicated tropical fish keepers looking to build a premium display aquarium.
These Discus varieties make an impressive centrepiece in planted aquariums and thrive best in calm, clean environments with stable water quality. Peaceful by nature, they are best housed with other gentle community fish that tolerate warm water conditions.
Varieties Included
- Red Melon Discus
- Golden Yellow Melon Discus
- Spotted Leopard Discus
- Blue Diamond Discus
Water Conditions
- Temperature: 28°C – 31°C
- pH: 6.0 – 7.0
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderately soft
- Aquarium Size: Minimum 250L recommended for groups
- Filtration: High-quality biological filtration with gentle flow
- Water Changes: Frequent partial water changes recommended
Natural Habitat
Wild Discus originate from the slow-moving tributaries and flooded forest regions of the Amazon Basin in South America. They inhabit warm, soft, tannin-rich waters with dense roots, submerged branches, and leaf litter. Captive-bred Discus retain similar environmental preferences and perform best in stable, low-stress aquariums with excellent water quality.
Feeding
Discus enjoy a varied diet including:
- High-quality discus pellets
- Frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp
- Beef heart mixes
- Live foods occasionally
- Vitamin-enriched foods for colour enhancement
Temperament
- Peaceful and social
- Best kept in groups of 5 or more
- Suitable with calm tank mates such as tetras, rams, corydoras, and peaceful plecos
Care Level
Intermediate to Advanced — Discus require stable water parameters and attentive maintenance but reward keepers with exceptional beauty and personality.