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Red Cover Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)

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Red Cover Discus display a vivid red coloration covering most of their body, making them a stunning highlight in any Discus community tank.

  • 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 :

      Red Cover Discus display a vivid red coloration covering most of their body, making them a stunning highlight in any Discus community tank.

    • Appearance :

      Uniform deep red body with elegant fins, round discus shape.

    • Lifespan :

      10–15 years

    • Diet :

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

    • Closing Thoughts :

      Red Cover Discus are a show-stopping centerpiece for aquarists experienced in maintaining high-quality water conditions.

  • 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 or fast-moving fish, fin-nipping species.

  • Scientific Name :

    Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Red Cover variety)

  • Family :

    Cichlidae

  • Origin :

    Amazon Basin

  • Social Behavior :

    Peaceful and social; best kept in groups.

  • Feeding Details :

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

  • Breeding Behavior :

    Egg layer; monogamous pairs guard eggs and fry.

  • Breeding Details :

    Pairs lay eggs on flat surfaces; fry feed initially on parental mucus, then 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, parasites, and stress-related illnesses.

  • Temperament :

    Peaceful, social; best kept in groups of 5 or more.

  • Behavior & Temperament :

    Peaceful, social, interactive, may show mild territoriality during breeding.

    • Red Cover Discus are highly valued for their rich, uniform red color and peaceful temperament. They thrive in stable, clean water and in social groups.

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