DISCUS - BROWN TURQUOISE
 
Common Name: Discus - Brown Turquoise
Scientific Name: Symphysodon spp. — domestic variety
 
SPECIES OVERVIEW
A domestic discus variety whose colour and pattern develop with maturity.
 
CARE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Aquarium Size: 300 litres or more for a group, with generous height and swimming room.
Temperament: Generally calm
 
WATER PARAMETERS
Temperature: 28–30°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
 
AQUARIUM SETUP
Mature filtration, stable water, clear swimming space and regular water changes.
Use a cycled aquarium and maintain stable water quality.
 
DIET & FEEDING
Varied quality discus foods and suitable frozen foods.
 
TANKMATES
Generally calm; choose companions suited to warm water and avoid aggressive feeders.
Choose tankmates with compatible water requirements and allow suitable swimming and shelter space.
 
GROUP SIZE
Social fish; keep an appropriately sized group in a spacious aquarium.
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Maintain stable conditions with regular partial water changes.