ERUPTION LEOPARD SNAKESKIN DISCUS
Symphysodon sp. “Eruption Leopard Snakeskin”
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📍 BASIC INFO
Origin: Captive-bred Variety – South American Ancestry
Adult Size: 6″–8″
Temperament: Peaceful / Social
Care Level: ⭐ Advanced
Tank Level: Middle
🍽 DIET
Omnivore / Protein-Focused
Accepts: Premium discus pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, krill, and other high-quality prepared or frozen foods
✔ COMPATIBILITY
Best kept with other similarly sized Discus and calm, warm-water community fish. Avoid aggressive species, fin-nippers, overly active feeders, and fish requiring cooler water. Keep in a group of at least 5–6 unless maintaining a compatible breeding pair.
💧 WATER PARAMETERS
pH: 6.0–7.5
Temperature: 82–86°F
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: <20 ppm
⭐ HIGHLIGHT
A premium Discus variety combining dense eruption-style red spotting with intricate Leopard Snakeskin patterning. Its vivid coloration, detailed markings, and elegant round body create an exceptional centerpiece display.
📝 CARE NOTES
Requires warm, exceptionally clean, stable water with efficient filtration and frequent partial water changes. Provide ample swimming space, gentle flow, and peaceful surroundings. Feed small portions several times daily and remove uneaten food promptly. Newly acquired Discus should be quarantined before entering an established group.
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