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Super Red Melon Discus (Symphysodon spp.)
26–30°C · pH 6–7 · 300L
£72.99£93.99
Red-toned Pigeon Blood discus for soft, warm water. Expert-level care, peaceful with calm tank mates, 250 L minimum, 26-30C.
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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Red-toned Pigeon Blood discus for soft, warm water. Expert-level care, peaceful with calm tank mates, 250 L minimum, 26-30C.
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
Pigeon Blood carries one of the most recognisable names in discus keeping, and the red-toned colouration the label promises has kept this Symphysodon line in demand for decades. It cruises the middle of the water column, where the round, plate-like discus silhouette and warm colour do their best work in a softwater display.
Be honest with yourself before committing: this strain is rated Expert on our care scale, and that rating is earned. Reaching its full adult size of around 18 cm and a potential lifespan of ten years depends on warm, soft, stable water and a keeper who treats maintenance as routine rather than rescue. A minimum of 250 litres gives the fish the volume and stability it needs, with the FAQ on this page covering acclimatisation, breeding and day-to-day questions in more depth.
Temperament is the easy part. Pigeon Blood discus are genuinely peaceful, and the record's recommended companions reflect that: other calm discus, cardinal tetras, rummy-nose tetras, Corydoras catfish, Otocinclus and peaceful dwarf cichlids all work. What doesn't work is just as clear — aggressive cichlids, fin-nipping barbs, large predatory fish, very boisterous swimmers, coldwater species and hard-water livebearers should all stay off the stocking plan.
Feeding offers welcome flexibility for a fish this demanding elsewhere: as a carnivore/omnivore, the Pigeon Blood takes meaty staples and varied fare alike, so building a balanced rotation is straightforward. New owners tend to ask the same things — how big it grows, what it eats, how to acclimatise it, whether it suits a community — and we cover each of those in the FAQ further down this page, so read through before placing an order.
Have the aquarium mature and running at 26–30 °C with soft, slightly acidic water before the fish ever leaves our care. Pair it only with the gentle companions listed above and the Pigeon Blood becomes the obvious centrepiece of a dedicated softwater community. As with all our livestock, it travels to you with a licensed live-animal courier and is covered by our live arrival guarantee.
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