Discus care
Symphysodon aequifasciatus
Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) grows to about 18 cm (7.1 in) and needs a tank of at least 250 liters (66 US gallons). Keep it at 28–31 °C (82–88 °F) with a pH of 5.5–7.
FreshwaterAdvancedPeacefulPrefers soft water
Adult size18 cm · 7.1 in
Smallest tank250 L · 66 gal
Temperature28–31 °C · 82–88 °F
pH5.5–7
GroupGroups of 5+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)Cardinal tetraAngelfishKuhli loachEndler's livebearerGerman blue ramClown loachCockatoo dwarf cichlidSeverumBoeseman's rainbowfishBumblebee gobyMalaysian trumpet snail
Avoid with
Neon tetraPlatyBronze corydorasZebra danioBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barbOtocinclusCelestial pearl danioPanda corydorasCherry shrimpFancy goldfish
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.