RED PANDA PIGEON DISCUS
Symphysodon sp. “Red Panda Pigeon”
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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 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 Pigeon Blood Discus variety featuring vivid red panda-like patterning over a creamy white to pale golden body. Its bold color contrast and elegant round shape create an exceptional centerpiece display.
📝 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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