Red Checkerboard Discus

RED CHECKERBOARD DISCUS

Symphysodon sp. “Red Checkerboard”

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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 featuring vivid red coloration arranged in an intricate checkerboard pattern across its round body and fins. Mature specimens develop increasingly intense color and detailed markings.

📝 CARE NOTES

Requires warm, exceptionally clean and 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. Quarantine new Discus before adding them to an established group.

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