Actual Discus.com Customer Reviews, Ratings, & Tank Photos

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In addition to providing our viewers with delightful aquarium design ideas, these photographs are intended to illustrate the variability and wide spectrum of a fish's appearance. Factors affecting appearance include temperature, stress level, diet, aquarium shadow level and substrate darkness (the less and lighter, the more colorful the fish will be), in-water vs out of water, as well as differences between baby discus and adult specimens. Also, as discus enthusiasts, most of our customers are NOT professional photographers. Please keep these points in mind when enjoying the gallery.    

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Blue Mercury Discus photo review
Kim A., Battle Ground, WA (Verified Customer) April 14, 2024
October 26, 2024
Hey Michael they're doing great. They had meeting today two of the Peking's and the albino. Mercurys, too.
Red Melon Throwback Discus photo review
Kim A., Battle Ground, WA (Verified Customer) April 14, 2024
October 20, 2024
Hey Michael they're doing great. They had meeting today two of the Peking's and the albino.
Yellow Leopard Discus photo review
Chad H., Evergreen, CO (Verified Customer) October 10, 2024
October 20, 2024
Thanks for the follow up.  The fish arrived safely and were in similar states that your site mentioned.  After proper acclimation one was back to norm...More
Thanks for the follow up.  The fish arrived safely and were in similar states that your site mentioned.  After proper acclimation one was back to normal fairly quickly but the other (Yellow Leopard Discus) took a while but was all good this morning.  Overall, I'm happy with the Golden Lollipop discus but the Yellow Leopard Discus looks nothing like the pictures that were displayed when I ordered.  It almost looks like a total difference fish type.  I also purchased these to introduce more yellow tones in my tank.  I requested the Yellow Leopard Discus be more on the yellow color than red if possible but mine is totally red.  So the fish are doing good but I'm really not happy with the Yellow Leopard Discus as its just not what I expected. From Michael: We have been feeding the discus our color-enhanced axanthaxin foods. Once that wears off, the color should lighten up. The pattern is spot-on with my photos. Your satisfaction is extremely important to me, and if you would like to discuss it in person, I’m available
Golden Lollipop Discus photo review
Joel M., Warren, MI (Verified Customer) October 13, 2024
October 16, 2024
The fish is very healthy but, does not have red eyes as pictured.
Blue Mercury Discus photo review
Joel M., Warren, MI (Verified Customer) October 13, 2024
October 16, 2024
This fish appeared healthy but, I found it dead one morning within the first week. I'm not quite sure what happened because it seemed fine the day be...More
This fish appeared healthy but, I found it dead one morning within the first week. I'm not quite sure what happened because it seemed fine the day before.
Super Pigeon Snakeskin Discus, Yellow Base photo review
Joel M., Warren, MI (Verified Customer) October 13, 2024
October 16, 2024
The fish appears healthy but, I'm not impressed with the customer service by Michael. After receiving the fish I let them color up for a couple of day...More
The fish appears healthy but, I'm not impressed with the customer service by Michael. After receiving the fish I let them color up for a couple of days and sent a picture to verify that this was the correct one as ordered. He responded promptly but, this was part of his response: "If you want exactly what’s in the photos, you need to order adult fish."

I do not find this a very professional reply.
Jumbo Harlequin Pork Chop Tetra photo review
William L., Alameda, CA (Verified Customer) October 2, 2024
October 13, 2024
Jumbo harlequin pork chop tetra
I ordered 20 of these and since taking delivery of them on 10/09/24, I’ve lost 5 of them so far. I noticed that even before the fish loss, some of the...More
I ordered 20 of these and since taking delivery of them on 10/09/24, I’ve lost 5 of them so far. I noticed that even before the fish loss, some of the original school had bent or malformed bodies. I was told that these fish were wild-caught, so maybe they’re not all that healthy to start with?
Classic San Merah Discus photo review
Boris V., Brooklyn, NY (Verified Customer) September 25, 2024
October 13, 2024
Everyone arrived alive and healthy. They are doing well and have eaten. I'll definitely will be ordering again soon.
Fuji Red Discus photo review
Boris V., Brooklyn, NY (Verified Customer) September 25, 2024
October 13, 2024
Everyone arrived alive and healthy. They are doing well and have eaten. I'll definitely will be ordering again soon.
Wild Iripixi Discus photo review
Mark A., Trenton, NJ (Verified Customer) June 25, 2024
October 6, 2024
The three wild strain iripixi discus we purchased from you guys are magnificent and doing well. Thanks for your help Michael. Mark K Adams Aquamark Aq...More
The three wild strain iripixi discus we purchased from you guys are magnificent and doing well. Thanks for your help Michael. Mark K Adams Aquamark Aquarium Displays LLC
Blue Tiger Snakeskin Discus photo review
Kim A., Battle Ground, WA (Verified Customer) April 14, 2024
October 5, 2024
Hey Michael, just a quick picture of everybody today. They're all doing really great. Yes they're very fantastic and beautiful. They're one of the thi...More
Hey Michael, just a quick picture of everybody today. They're all doing really great. Yes they're very fantastic and beautiful. They're one of the things I love more than anything else on the earth.
Yellow Pigeon Blood Discus photo review
Yellow Pigeon Blood Discus photo review
Yellow Pigeon Blood Discus photo review
+1
Matt T., Cornelius, NC (Verified Customer) September 22, 2024
September 29, 2024
First off I just want to say thank you for working with me on the payment and the replacement. I wanted to reach out and let you know the shipment arr...More
First off I just want to say thank you for working with me on the payment and the replacement. I wanted to reach out and let you know the shipment arrived and all the fish are beautiful. One of the bags looks like it leaked and there was barely any water in there. Also it looked extra brown. That same fish is having trouble swimming upright properly. It looks like maybe swim bladder damage or disease? I could be wrong. Hoping he's just being a pouty new fish. Attaching photos of the bag, and him in a breeder box. Update: Epsom salt worked, thank you.
Marlboro Red Panda Discus photo review
Marlboro Red Panda Discus photo review
Marlboro Red Panda Discus photo review
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Matt T., Cornelius, NC (Verified Customer) September 22, 2024
September 29, 2024
First off I just want to say thank you for working with me on the payment and the replacement. I wanted to reach out and let you know the shipment arr...More
First off I just want to say thank you for working with me on the payment and the replacement. I wanted to reach out and let you know the shipment arrived and all the fish are beautiful. One of the bags looks like it leaked and there was barely any water in there. Also it looked extra brown. That same fish is having trouble swimming upright properly. It looks like maybe swim bladder damage or disease? I could be wrong. Hoping he's just being a pouty new fish. Attaching photos of the bag, and him in a breeder box. Update: Epsom salt worked, thank you.
German Electric Blue Chili Ram Cichlid photo review
German Electric Blue Chili Ram Cichlid photo review
German Electric Blue Chili Ram Cichlid photo review
+1
Martha S., Bartow, WV (Verified Customer) April 22, 2024
September 22, 2024
Good news us we have 2 pairs now. We also had babies from the rams but we only raised 2 to see if we could it, both lived and are beautiful 1 boy and ...More
Good news us we have 2 pairs now. We also had babies from the rams but we only raised 2 to see if we could it, both lived and are beautiful 1 boy and 1 girl, the girl is dark and the boy is like the one we first ordered but didn't receive but have 1 now. Its crazy we saved 1 of each color and sex.
Jet Black German Ram Cichlid photo review
Jet Black German Ram Cichlid photo review
Jet Black German Ram Cichlid photo review
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Martha S., Bartow, WV (Verified Customer) April 22, 2024
September 22, 2024
Good news us we have 2 pairs now. We also had babies from the rams but we only raised 2 to see if we could it, both lived and are beautiful 1 boy and ...More
Good news us we have 2 pairs now. We also had babies from the rams but we only raised 2 to see if we could it, both lived and are beautiful 1 boy and 1 girl, the girl is dark and the boy is like the one we first ordered but didn't receive but have 1 now. Its crazy we saved 1 of each color and sex.
Golden Lollipop Discus photo review
Golden Lollipop Discus photo review
Golden Lollipop Discus photo review
+1
Mark V., West Henrietta, NY (Verified Customer) September 12, 2024
September 22, 2024
The yellow one is laying on the driftwood. These are the best photos I can get. I will keep you posted on that one. The others are just hiding.  I tur...More
The yellow one is laying on the driftwood. These are the best photos I can get. I will keep you posted on that one. The others are just hiding.  I turned the lights off and plan to keep them off for a day. The water temp is 87.6 degrees. Just to give you an update. I did find the instructions and followed them.  The fish is doing much better. I’ve attached some photos with the lights on. That one picture of the yellow one, that’s the one that was lying down before. They look good.  They ate good and are active.  The one that was laying down with the long stringy poop is swimming around now as well. And the ones that were darken up have since went back to normal. Very happy.
Blue-Faced Ghost Discus photo review
Mark V., West Henrietta, NY (Verified Customer) September 12, 2024
September 22, 2024
The yellow one is laying on the driftwood. These are the best photos I can get. I will keep you posted on that one. The others are just hiding.  I tur...More
The yellow one is laying on the driftwood. These are the best photos I can get. I will keep you posted on that one. The others are just hiding.  I turned the lights off and plan to keep them off for a day. The water temp is 87.6 degrees. Just to give you an update. I did find the instructions and followed them.  The fish is doing much better. I’ve attached some photos with the lights on. That one picture of the yellow one, that’s the one that was lying down before. They look good.  They ate good and are active.  The one that was laying down with the long stringy poop is swimming around now as well. And the ones that were darken up have since went back to normal. Very happy.
High Bodied Red Leopard Discus photo review
High Bodied Red Leopard Discus photo review
High Bodied Red Leopard Discus photo review
+1
Mark V., West Henrietta, NY (Verified Customer) September 12, 2024
September 22, 2024
The yellow one is laying on the driftwood. These are the best photos I can get. I will keep you posted on that one. The others are just hiding.  I tur...More
The yellow one is laying on the driftwood. These are the best photos I can get. I will keep you posted on that one. The others are just hiding.  I turned the lights off and plan to keep them off for a day. The water temp is 87.6 degrees. Just to give you an update. I did find the instructions and followed them.  The fish is doing much better. I’ve attached some photos with the lights on. That one picture of the yellow one, that’s the one that was lying down before. They look good.  They ate good and are active.  The one that was laying down with the long stringy poop is swimming around now as well. And the ones that were darken up have since went back to normal. Very happy.
Cardinal Tetra (As seen at National Aquarium), Fat AAA Grade photo review
Cardinal Tetra (As seen at National Aquarium), Fat AAA Grade photo review
Cardinal Tetra (As seen at National Aquarium), Fat AAA Grade photo review
+1
Wayne P., Harrington, DE (Verified Customer) June 20, 2024
September 22, 2024
No, there's nothing you could have done differently with my last order.  I was impressed with the care that was taken in shipping my cardinals.  They ...More
No, there's nothing you could have done differently with my last order.  I was impressed with the care that was taken in shipping my cardinals.  They arrived safe n sound.

I don't believe my tank (75 gal) was yet established enough to introduce the new fish.  I ordered 30 and only 6 or 7 survived.  I did put in certain products to supposedly age and establish a proper bacteria level.  All to help acclimate the fish to their new environment.


My son, who is very familiar with setting up a new aquarium, helped me.  He has had very good results when setting up his own.  He did admit that we probably put too much faith in the products that claimed an instant natural environment.  He was here on vacation and that's why we ordered the fish so quickly.  I wanted him to see them.  Otherwise I probably would have waited a few days or a week before ordering them.




We bought a Fluval filter (Max 125 gal tank) which seems to be doing a great job.  Also a skimmer, heater ( blue light indicates it's on and red light when it's heating) and a floating thermostat.




I do have a lot of algae for which I bought a few algae eaters. My Pleco is regularly chased by my red tail shark.  I think the Pleco ran into something and is possibly injured.  He seems to have slowed down from previously being very active.


I would definitely order from you again,  at which time, it'll probably be another batch of cardinals.


Thanks for your professionalism and for keeping in touch.
Red Calico Discus photo review
Timothy C., Winchester, CA (Verified Customer) September 13, 2024
September 20, 2024
Red Calico Discus
I ordered 8 discus and they are absolutely stunning! Arrived healthy and seemed to be extremely comfortable in the tank from the moment I released the...More
I ordered 8 discus and they are absolutely stunning! Arrived healthy and seemed to be extremely comfortable in the tank from the moment I released them. Could not be more satisfied with my purchase! Customer service was amazing, as a new discus owner I had many questions and they were all answered and I could not be happier! I will be ordering from here time and time again!
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