Snakeskin Discus Cichlid
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| Common name | Snakeskin Discus |
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| Size | Up to 6" (15cm) |
| Origin | Amazon |
| Tank setup | A large and fairly deep tank, with subdued lighting and gentle circulation. |
| Compatibility | Peaceful, keep in a species tank or with other peaceful fishes with similar requirements. |
| Temperature | 26-30oC (79-86oF) |
| Water chemistry | Soft and acidic, pH 6.0-6.5 is preferable, and required for breeding. However, contrary to many "Discus Myths",
they can thrive in harder or more alkaline water. |
| Feeding | Carnivorous: live and frozen foods, flake and granular foods. |
| Sexing | The only definitive means of sexing is the genital papilla, which is pointed in males and rounded in females. |
| Breeding | Eggs are laid on a pre-cleaned spawning site and both they and the fry are protected by the parents.
The fry initially feed on a body mucus secreted by the parents. |
| Comments |
Efficient filtration and attention to water quality are essential to maintain discus in good condition. Discus exist
in numerous colour varieties.
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