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Red Melon Discus Fish

What is Discus Fish?

Discus fish (scientific name: Symphysodon) is a cichlid native to the Amazon Basin in South America. It’s a freshwater species with a unique shape: round and flat.

There are hundreds of variations of Discus being tank-bred today. According to the World Discus Association, the following domestic categories are defined for Discus based on their genome: Blue, Red Discus, Fine Spotted, Course Spotted, Pattern Brown, Pattern Yellow, Albino, and Unclassifiable.

One of those species is the  Red Melon which has a unique pattern that looks attractive.

Fish details:

  • Product Name:  Red Melon 
  • Fish Size: 7-8cm
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To keep this Red Melon , several things must be considered:

  • Tank size:
    Discus can be housed in smaller tanks, however you should aim to allow 40L per Discus into adulthood.
  • Ideal water conditions:
    • Young Juvenile Discus: 26–28°C
    • Adult Discus: 30–32°C
    • pH range: 6.5–7.8

 

Red Melon Discus Fish

SKU: GOF680101
AU$99.95Price
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