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Super Red Melon Discus (Symphysodon spp.)
26–30°C · pH 6–7 · 300L
£72.99£93.99
Golden pigeon-line discus that runs hot: 28-31C, pH 6-7, up to 20 cm. Peaceful carnivore for 250 L+ tanks; expert-level care.
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 aequifasciatus
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Golden pigeon-line discus that runs hot: 28-31C, pH 6-7, up to 20 cm. Peaceful carnivore for 250 L+ tanks; expert-level care.
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
Warmth matters more than almost anything with this golden pigeon-line strain: the record specifies 28–31 °C, right at the top of tropical fishkeeping, so check your heater's headroom before you check anything else. In return you get a discus dressed in the golden tones its name advertises, holding the middle of the tank like a coin catching the light.
The Golden Pigeon grows large — up to 20 cm — and is in it for the long haul, with a lifespan of as much as ten years. House it in nothing smaller than 250 litres, keep the pH between 6 and 7, and note that this record tolerates hardness up to 15 dGH, a more forgiving ceiling than many softwater specialists. The care rating, though, is Expert: heat, cleanliness and consistency all have to be delivered week after week.
This strain is listed as a carnivore, so anchor its feeding on meaty foods. Socially it is peaceful and pairs well with other calm discus, cardinal tetras, rummy-nose tetras, Corydoras catfish, Otocinclus and peaceful dwarf cichlids — though at 28–31 °C, confirm any companion can genuinely live that warm. Avoid aggressive cichlids, fin-nipping barbs, fast boisterous fish, large predators, very coldwater species and strongly territorial bottom dwellers.
Equipment deserves a moment's thought before the fish does. Holding 28–31 °C around the clock asks more of a heater than a standard tropical setup, so verify the wattage suits your tank volume and keep an accurate thermometer where you will actually look at it. Day-to-day questions — feeding, acclimatisation, growth and breeding — are all dealt with in the FAQ lower down the page.
Build the stocking list around the temperature first — every fish in the tank has to be comfortable above 28 °C, not merely able to survive it. With that constraint respected, the Golden Pigeon anchors a glowing, warm-water discus display. Sent by licensed live-animal courier with our live arrival guarantee.
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