Red discus
Symphysodon discus
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Heckel's discus is endemic to the Amazon basin in Brazil, from blackwater rivers such as the lower Rio Negro, Nhamundá and Trombetas. Its body is disc-shaped. It lives in groups. It is usually 15 centimetres, with a maximum of 20.
- Scientific name
- Symphysodon discus
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Symphysodon discus willischwartzi
Origin
- Native region
- América do Sul
Water
- Temperature
- 26–30 °C
- pH
- 4.2–6.2
- General hardness (GH)
- 0–1 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 12.3 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Omnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Substrate or cave spawner
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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