Red Eye Red Spot Green Discus

RED EYE RED SPOT GREEN DISCUS

Symphysodon aequifasciatus
Wild Rio Nanay Green Discus

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Rio Nanay, Peru

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, insect larvae, and other high-quality frozen foods

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Best kept with other healthy Discus and calm species that tolerate warm, soft water. Avoid aggressive fish, fin-nippers, overly active feeders, and fish requiring cooler conditions. Maintain in a group of at least 5–6 unless keeping a compatible breeding pair.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 5.0–7.0

Temperature: 82–86°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <20 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

A selectively collected wild Green Discus featuring vivid red eyes, natural green-blue coloration, and extensive red spotting across its body and fins. Each specimen displays a unique wild pattern.

📝 CARE NOTES

Requires warm, soft, exceptionally clean and stable water with gentle flow and efficient filtration. Wild specimens may be shy and can take several weeks or months to display their full coloration. Provide driftwood, shaded areas, and a quiet environment. Quarantine carefully before mixing with established Discus, and feed small, varied meals several times daily.

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