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Super Red Melon Discus (Symphysodon spp.)
26–30°C · pH 6–7 · 300L
£72.99£93.99
Blue-turquoise colour on the classic discus profile. Peaceful, expert-care strain for soft acidic water; 26-30C, 250 L minimum, varied diet.
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.
Symphysodon sp.
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Blue-turquoise colour on the classic discus profile. Peaceful, expert-care strain for soft acidic water; 26-30C, 250 L minimum, varied diet.
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.
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
Soft, acidic water sits at the heart of keeping this strain well, so start there: pH 5–7, hardness between 0 and 10 dGH, and a steady 26–30 °C. Get that chemistry locked in and the Blue Turquoise discus — a Symphysodon line wearing the blue-turquoise colouring its name describes — settles into the role it was bred for: a graceful, mid-water showpiece.
Space is non-negotiable. The record sets a 250-litre floor for this fish, which grows to around 18 cm and can reach ten years of age under the Expert-grade husbandry the strain demands. Its diet spans carnivore and omnivore territory, so feed a rotation that leans meaty but stays varied — a practical advantage over stricter feeders.
Peaceful is the word the record uses for temperament, and the company should match. Recommended neighbours run to other calm discus, cardinal tetras, rummy-nose tetras, Corydoras catfish, Otocinclus and peaceful dwarf cichlids. Cross off aggressive cichlids, fin-nipping barbs, large predators, fast boisterous community species, coldwater fish and anything needing very hard water.
Routine is the keeper's real skill with this strain. The carnivore/omnivore listing means mealtimes can rotate through meaty and mixed foods without drama, which leaves water management as the single discipline that decides success. Common buyer questions — tank size, breeding difficulty, what temperature to run, who it can live with — are answered one by one in the FAQ further down the page.
If you are setting up your first dedicated discus tank, the Blue Turquoise is a strong colour anchor to plan around — choose the softwater companions above, keep the chemistry boringly stable, and resist adding anything quick or nippy later. A settled group of compatible softwater species, given time, produces the calm conditions in which this strain's turquoise tones develop their full depth. Orders travel by licensed live-animal courier and carry our live arrival guarantee.
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