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Green
| Family: |
CHICLIDAE |
| Species: |
Symphysodon discus |
| Common Name: |
Discus, Heckel Discus |
| Size: |
Up to 7 inches (18cm) |
| Habitat: |
South America: Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallon per pair minimum |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, Small live, flake and frozen. |
| Behavior: |
Peacefu and timid, but still exhibits typical cichlid
behavior. |
| Water: |
Temperature 81-91°F (27-33°C), ph 4.2 to 6.5, dH:
soft, 0-3 |
| Care: |
Moderate, Soft acidic water |
| Communities: |
Can be kept in a community setting with no aggressive
or lively fish, easily spooked. |
| Suitability: |
Medium to advanced experience. |
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