Name: Symphysodon Discus (Heckel Discus)

Wild-caught discus (genus Symphysodon) are collected from a broad geographic range within the Brazilian Amazon Basin. Distinct populations exhibit subtle but consistent variations in morphology, coloration, and patterning that correspond to their region of origin. From the dropdown menu below, please select the recognized regional variants of the Heckel Discus (Symphysodon discus) currently available.

Water Parameters
pH: 6 - 6.8
gH: 0 - 6
Temperature: 25 - 30 degrees celsius
Shrimp friendly: Yes