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At Discus.com, you will find some of the rarest and most sought-after strains of vintage and original discus bloodlines available in the hobby. We specialize in the finest discus and discus-related products. For example, we are the sole breeders of discus legend Marc Weiss’ original breeding stock in the world. We also carry timeless classics such as the Peter Thode Turquoise and Schmidt-Focke Striated Red Discus. Our facilities collectively house over 30,000 gallons, 25,000 discus fish, and 90+ strains at any given time. We pride ourselves for our superb customer service and high quality discus. If there are items you are looking for but can’t find on our state-of-the-art website, please contact us and we will do our best to find what you need. In the meantime, visit our boutique and build your dream tank today.

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