Discus fish are a tropical freshwater species native to the Amazon Basin in South America. These fish are highly prized for their vibrant and diverse colors, ranging from blues and greens to oranges and reds. Their disc-shaped body and flowing fins create a mesmerizing display in any aquarium. Discus require well-filtered water and regular partial water changes.

Note: Pictures examples of stock only. Assorted colours supplied.

Features of Discus:

Its body is very compressed on the sides, it has a disk-shaped profile and its fins are large and elegant
It is a species characterized by iridescence, streaks and vertical bands and can have different colours: white, yellow, orange, red, blue, blue and green, brown and black

The Best Aquarium Size for Discus:

A 40L tank is the minimum size for keeping a single discus fish. It is important to note that discus fish like staying in a group of 5-6 and it is not recommended to keep them isolated in a tank.

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

You need to make sure that you choose discus fish tank mates carefully, because they can be extremely territorial, they’re not great community fish! Great tank mates for Discus include:

Siamese Algae Eater
Dwarf Gouramis
Harlequin Rasbora
Rummy Nose Tetra
Cardinal Tetra

Coburg Aquarium, specialised in different species of live fish.

Discus Fish Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Filtration is extremely important. Discus fish prefer a filter that provides 1 time per hour turnover. They also prefer calm water.

Aquarium Plants for Discus

Plants are beneficial in helping to maintain good water quality and adding enrichment to a fish’s diet. When spawning; in fact, they prefer laying their eggs on vertical, broad-leafed plants.

Amazon Sword
Java Fern
Hygrophila
Vallisneria
Double Assorted Anubias Driftwood
Green Lotus

Heater

Discus fish love their higher temperatures, between 28°C – 31°C. You could shop a tank heater in our online store.

Decorations for Discus

Ideal Ornaments for Discus tank:

biOrb Ornaments Collections
Aqua One Ornaments Collections
Kazoo ornaments collections

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Lighting

Artificial lighting is optional if Discus can't receive a decent amount of light. Discus need a day and night cycle as well.

Substrate

Substrate should be sand or fine to medium gravel as discus like to forage along the bottom for food. A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.

Discus

Discus - Assorted