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Name
Scientific name
Symphysodon aequifasciatus
Described by
Authority Pellegrin, Year 1904
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
The discus, Symphysodon aequifasciatus, is a cichlid from the Amazon in Colombia, Peru and Brazil. It ranges down the Rio Solimões and the …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
140mm, standard length
Tank size
Not recorded
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 26–30°C, pH 5–7
Hardness
0–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
The natural range of this species extends down the Rio Solimões and along the main Amazon river, between the Rio Putumayo in Colombia and Peru as far as the Ri…
Habitat
It's not often seen in the main river channels, being mostly found in slow-moving tributaries and forest pools. Here it lives in schools in deep, sheltered are…
Aquarium size
Although Discus only grow to around 6", they can grow to be as tall as they are long. A breeding pair should have plenty of space both horizontally and vertica…
Maintenance
Many Discus fanatics choose to go down the heavily planted route which can be particularly beneficial to Symphysodon aequifasciatus due to the amount of cover …
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Wild fish feed mainly on zoplankton, insects and other small invertebrates.
Behaviour and compatibility
Not written yet
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
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References
References
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