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Blue Diamond Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)

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Blue Diamond Discus are prized for their intense, metallic blue coloration and peaceful, social behavior in groups.

  • Size :Medium
  • Qty :Price mentioned is for single fish
  • Note:If you order 2 qty of a specific variety , then you will receive 1 male and 1 female. If you order 5 qty of a specific variety, then you will receive 2 male and 2 female and the last one will be based on availability.

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    Product Details

    • Description :

      Blue Diamond Discus are prized for their intense, metallic blue coloration and peaceful, social behavior in groups.

    • Appearance :

      Metallic deep blue body, round disc-like shape, smooth scales.

    • Lifespan :

      10–15 years

    • Diet :

      Omnivorous; high-quality discus pellets, frozen/live foods, bloodworms, and brine shrimp.

    • Closing Thoughts :

      Blue Diamond Discus are show-stopping fish for aquarists who maintain perfect water conditions and enjoy observing social behavior.

  • Care Level :

    Advanced

  • Minimum Tank Size :

    55 gallons for a group of 5

  • pH :

    6.0–7.0

  • Water Hardness :

    1–8 dGH

  • Temperature :

    82–86°F (28–30°C)

  • Max Size :

    6–8 inches

  • Tank Mates :

    Other peaceful discus, cardinal tetras, rummy nose tetras, Corydoras catfish.

  • Bad Tank Mates :

    Aggressive fish, fin-nippers, or fast-moving cichlids.

  • Scientific Name :

    Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Blue Diamond variety)

  • Family :

    Cichlidae

  • Origin :

    Amazon Basin

  • Social Behavior :

    Peaceful, social; best kept in schools.

  • Feeding Details :

    Feed multiple times daily with high-quality discus food, frozen foods, and occasional live foods.

  • Breeding Behavior :

    Egg layer; forms monogamous pairs, guards eggs and fry.

  • Breeding Details :

    Pairs lay eggs on flat surfaces; fry feed on parental mucus initially, then transition to baby brine shrimp.

  • Important Water Parameters :

    pH: 6.0–7.0, Temperature: 82–86°F, Hardness: 1–8 dGH

  • Common Health Issues :

    Sensitive to water quality; prone to ich, parasitic infections, and stress-related diseases.

  • Temperament :

    Peaceful; thrives in groups of 5 or more.

  • Behavior & Temperament :

    Peaceful, social, interactive in groups, territorial during breeding.

    • Blue Diamond Discus are elegant, social, and require pristine water conditions. They display complex behaviors and form close bonds with tank mates. Ideal for advanced aquarists who can maintain stable water parameters.

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