Blue Snakeskin (14-Bar) Discus

The fish has a mottled blue appearance against a reddish background, although the coloration of the fish is also affected by other things such as its mood as well as its overall health. The fish features a pattern of lines also called striations; in fact, most snakeskin discus fishes have fourteen vertical bars.

On their gill plates, you will see a distinctive pattern of fine lines and dots. Just like mentioned above, it is not uncommon for you to find other variations of snakeskin discus fish have a characteristic blue hue that’s divided with other colors such as brown, red, and even leopard snakeskin.

The fish is called by different names based on the colored varieties that result from its controlled breeding. However, the blue snakefish discus has a distinctive mottled blue appearance.