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18–26°C · pH 6.5–8 · 30L
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Red Turquoise Discus is a domestic Symphysodon strain for warm, stable, mature aquariums and experienced discus keepers.
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Red Turquoise Discus is a domestic Symphysodon strain for warm, stable, mature aquariums and experienced discus keepers.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
18–26°C · pH 6.5–8 · 30L
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24–28°C · pH 5.5–7 · 60L
Keep the king of the aquarium — Discus Fish are striking South American cichlids for experienced keepers. Soft warm water, group living, and patience required. UK delivery available.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
The Red Turquoise Discus (Symphysodon spp.) is, for many, the king of the freshwater aquarium — a tall, disc-shaped Amazonian cichlid draped in swirling red and turquoise patterning. Serene, intelligent and genuinely stately, it is the centrepiece of the planted show tank, rewarding the dedicated keeper who can provide the warmth, water quality and companionship it needs.
Reaching around 18cm across, the Red Turquoise shows fiery red-orange flanks overlaid with fine turquoise striping that runs into the fins. Colour and pattern intensify with age, diet and confidence, and a settled, well-kept discus holds itself with an unmistakable calm, upright poise.
Discus need a tall aquarium of at least 250 litres, warm (28–30°C), soft and acidic water (pH 6.0–7.2), and immaculate water quality maintained by strong filtration and frequent water changes. A calm location, gentle flow and subdued planting help these sensitive fish settle and show their best colour.
Discus are an advanced-level fish. They need consistently warm (28–30°C), soft, acidic and spotlessly clean water, kept in a group — they are not a beginner's community fish and will decline in cool or unstable conditions.
Peaceful but shy, discus are shoaling fish that feel secure in a group of five or more, where a natural pecking order forms. Keep them with calm, warm-water companions and avoid boisterous or fin-nipping tankmates that would out-compete them at feeding time or leave them stressed and hiding.
| Great tank mates | Best avoided |
|---|---|
| A group of 5+ discus | Boisterous or nippy fish |
| Cardinal and rummy-nose tetras | Cool-water species |
| Corydoras (warm-tolerant) | Aggressive cichlids |
| Peaceful sterbai cory / rams | Fast, greedy feeders |
An omnivore with a hearty appetite, discus thrive on a varied diet of quality discus pellets/flake, frozen bloodworm and brine shrimp, and specialist beef-heart or colour-enhancing preparations. Feed several small meals a day and remove uneaten food promptly to protect the pristine water discus demand.
Big, regular water changes are the real secret to discus — keepers who change water often and keep it warm and stable get bold colour and confident, disease-free fish far more reliably than any additive can provide.
Every Red Turquoise Discus is hand-selected and quarantined before sale, then packed in oxygenated bags with insulation and heat packs when needed and sent by tracked, live-animal courier. Your order is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee, so it reaches you safely anywhere in the UK.
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