Discus are large South American cichlids prized for their round shape, colour, and graceful movement. They are considered one of the classic display fish for warm, peaceful softwater aquariums.
Discus are social fish that establish a hierarchy and are usually kept in groups rather than singly. They are generally calm, but they require stable conditions and can be stressed by rough or overly competitive tankmates.
Keep discus in a spacious, very clean aquarium with warm stable water, peaceful companions, and a varied diet fed regularly. They are more demanding than typical community fish, and success depends on consistency, low stress, and species-appropriate maintenance.
Symphysodon haraldi
Symphysodon aequifasciatus
Symphysodon discus