wild discus fish

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Semiroyal Blue Tefe Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)
$149.99
Long considered the most beautiful of all freshwater aquarium fish, the discus remains an incredibly popular fish for serious hobbyists. Regular, large water changes, a protein-rich varied diet, and warm water temperatures (82-86) will create ideal conditions for discus to thrive. Wild discus are sensitive to water quality and are best kept by experienced hobbyists. They will do best in soft, slightly acidic water and may take weeks or even months to display their optimal colors in an aquarium but will reward patient aquarists with spectacular coloration and natural behavior. Semiroyal describes discus with vivid striated patterns along the top and bottom of the body, while full royal have this pattern extending throughout the entire body. These specimens originate in the waters surrounding the confluence of the Rio Japura and Amazonas near Tefé, Brazil, and display a vivid base blue coloration a with distinctive iridescent red striated pattern extending through the dorsal and ventral surfaces.

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Beruri Royal Red Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)
Price range: $174.99 through $229.99
Long considered the most beautiful of all freshwater aquarium fish, the discus remains a popular fish for serious hobbyists. Regular, large water changes, a protein-rich varied diet, and warm water temperatures (82-86) will create ideal conditions for discus to thrive. Wild discus are more sensitive to water quality and are best kept by experienced hobbyists. They will do best in soft, slightly acidic water and may take weeks or even months to display their optimal colors in an aquarium but will reward patient aquarists with spectacular coloration and natural behaviors. Red wild discus are among the most colorful wild types in the hobby, and with a high quality diet and good water conditions can rival most tank bred strains. These specimens originate in the waters surrounding Beruri in Amazonas state,Brazil and display a vivid base red coloration a with distinctive iridescent blue striated pattern extending through the dorsal and ventral surfaces.

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Trombetas Semiroyal Red Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)
Price range: $199.99 through $229.99
Long considered the most beautiful of all freshwater aquarium fish, the discus remains a popular fish for serious hobbyists. Regular, large water changes, a protein-rich varied diet, and warm water temperatures (82-86) will create ideal conditions for discus to thrive. Wild discus are more sensitive to water quality and are best kept by experienced hobbyists. They will do best in soft, slightly acidic water and may take weeks or even months to display their optimal colors in an aquarium but will reward patient aquarists with spectacular coloration and natural behaviors. Red wild discus are among the most colorful wild types in the hobby, and with a high quality diet and good water conditions can rival most tank bred strains. These specimens originate from the Rio Trombetas in Brazil and display a vivid base red/orange coloration a with distinctive red/blue pattern extending through the dorsal and ventral surfaces.

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Nhamundá Blue Face Heckel Discus (Symphysodon discus)
Price range: $199.99 through $229.99
Long considered the most beautiful of all freshwater aquarium fish, the discus remains a popular fish for serious hobbyists. Regular, large water changes, a protein-rich varied diet, and warm water temperatures (80-86) will create ideal conditions for discus to thrive. Wild discus are more sensitive to water quality and are best kept by experienced hobbyists. They will do best in soft, slightly acidic water and may take weeks or even months to display their optimal colors in an aquarium but will reward patient aquarists with spectacular coloration and natural behaviors. Heckel discus are known as one of the most colorful of all wild discus forms. These specimens originate from the Rio Nhamundá in Brazil and are named for the vivid blue markings around the face as well as the typical heckel coloration of blue and contrasting red striations.

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