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Heckle Discus (Symphysodon discus)
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Sat April 16, 2005
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Compatibility: Peaceful. Commonly kept in a community setting, also does well in a species tank.
Maximum Size: 6-8 in.
Minimum Tank Size: 25 Gallon (Pair)
Temperature: 84°-90°F
Diet: Omnivore. A balanced diet is a must. Will accept flakes, pellets, bloodworms, live black worms, and beefheart.
Level of care: Moderate. Needs more attention then your normal community fish.
General Notes: Discus are an overall skittish fish, so a group is well liked by both the owner and the fish. 6 fish is a good group, and 55gals is a good size to keep them in. A general stocking rule is 1 Adult discus per 10gals of water. Discus come from water that is very low in pH and very warm. They originate from the tributaries and back, blackwater pools of the Amazon River in South America. Discus, "King of the Aquarium"
The Heckle discus is defined by its signature bold black vertical bar on its body with lighter bars flanking it on either side. Light striations might be common horizontally on this type.
While they are a community type peaceful fish, they are very timid so any very active fish that has aggressive feeding habits might stress the discus. Also, the high temperatures Discus require, there are only a few good tankmates for them. So choose tankmates wisely!
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