
Red Turquoise Discus are striking fish with a red base color accentuated by turquoise patterns across the body, giving them a jewel-like appearance.
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Red Turquoise Discus are striking fish with a red base color accentuated by turquoise patterns across the body, giving them a jewel-like appearance.
Red base body with turquoise lines or spots across the body, round discus shape.
10β15 years
Omnivorous; high-quality discus pellets, frozen/live foods, bloodworms, brine shrimp.
Red Turquoise Discus make a stunning addition to any aquarium with their jewel-like colors and social behavior.
Advanced
55 gallons for a group of 5
6.0β7.0
1β8 dGH
82β86Β°F (28β30Β°C)
6β8 inches
Other peaceful Discus, cardinal tetras, rummy nose tetras, Corydoras catfish.
Aggressive or fast-moving fish, fin-nipping species.
Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Red Turquoise 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: 6.0β7.0, Temperature: 82β86Β°F, Hardness: 1β8 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, and interactive; may show mild territoriality during breeding.
Red Turquoise Discus are known for their vibrant combination of red and turquoise markings. They require stable water conditions, frequent monitoring, and thrive in groups for social interaction.