Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Difficulty (1-5): 5/5

Description

Disc-shaped Amazonian cichlid demanding warm, very soft, immaculate water and frequent large changes. The classic advanced-keeper fish.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 5.5 – 7
  • Temperature: 28 – 31 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 1 – 8 °dGH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 15 mg/L