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    Common Name: Red Spotted Green Discus
    Scientific Name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus







    Temperature
    pH Range
    Hardness (dH)
    Max. Size
    Min. Tank Size
    Swim Area
    82F - 86F 6.0, adaptable to 7.5 4-12 dH 8 inches 75 gallons Middle and Bottom

    Description:
    Recently it has been suggested that there are three genus of discus being S. Discus, S. Aequifasciatus and S. Tarzoo with the later DNA having more differences from the first two. Red Spotted Green Discus is from the same genus of Aequifasciatus that most people consider the common discus line that is bred to produce the many other variants. Red Spotted Discus is one of the few wild caught variants. There colors can vary from a red body to an ocean blue with turquoise fins but the main identifier are the red spots on the body of the fish.
    Origin:
    South America
    Life Span:
    10 - 18 years
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    Diet:
    Omnivore
    Additional Diet Information:
    Discus are fussy eaters. Some species will accept only varied live food such as artemia, tubifex, black worms and mosquito larvae. Others will take dry food as well. Colorbits are sometimes accepted. Frozen bloodworms, and beefheart are also usually accepted.

    Gender Difference:
    Monomorphic

    The sexes are very difficult to distinguish except during the mating season, when the sexual papilla of the male fish are more pointed than those of the female.
    Breeding:
    Egg Layer
    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    • Peaceful
    • Docile
    • Schooling fish/Usually found in groups
    • Timid/Shy

    Common Diseases:
    Hexamita
    Availability:
    Occasionally Available
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