Marlboro Red Discus are famous for their deep red coloration, resembling the iconic Marlboro Red tone. They are elegant, peaceful, and make a stunning centerpiece in any aquarium.
Out of Stock
Marlboro Red Discus are famous for their deep red coloration, resembling the iconic Marlboro Red tone. They are elegant, peaceful, and make a stunning centerpiece in any aquarium.
Uniform deep red body with subtle fin highlights.
10–15 years
Omnivorous; high-quality discus pellets, frozen/live foods, bloodworms, brine shrimp.
Marlboro Red Discus are perfect for experienced aquarists looking for bold coloration and peaceful behavior.
Advanced
55 gallons for a group of 5
6.0–7.0
1–8 dGH
82–86°F (28–30°C)
6–8 inches
Other peaceful Discus, cardinal tetras, rummy nose tetras, Corydoras catfish.
Aggressive or fast-moving fish, fin-nipping species.
Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Marlboro Red variety)
Cichlidae
Amazon Basin
Peaceful and social; best kept in groups.
Feed multiple times daily with high-quality pellets, frozen foods, and occasional live foods.
Egg layer; monogamous pairs guard eggs and fry.
Pairs lay eggs on flat surfaces; fry feed initially on parental mucus, then baby brine shrimp.
pH: 6.0–7.0, Temperature: 82–86°F, Hardness: 1–8 dGH
Sensitive to water quality; prone to ich, parasites, and stress-related illnesses.
Peaceful, social; best kept in groups of 5 or more.
Peaceful, social, interactive, may show mild territoriality during breeding.
Marlboro Red Discus are highly prized in the aquarium hobby due to their uniform red coloration and peaceful temperament. They are social and thrive in well-maintained groups.