Crimson Star Alenquer Discus

Crimson Star Alenquer Discus

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The Crimson Star Alenquer’s blood red color embraces the source of blood…the heart. Feelings. Compassion. Empathy. And perhaps most importantly…what the human heart represents…Love. That feeling when you know your partner truly loves you…will do anything for you. Then you decide to build a life together and everything looks better, tastes better, feels better. Life itself takes on a whole new glow…the crimson glow of love. Late night phone calls until 4 am kind of glow.

Thinking about this type of love makes one cry for joy and smile, like the feeling you get watching Whitney Houston sing the national anthem. Did you know love wasn’t always like this? Legend has it that back in the 13th century or so there were, up until that point, only arranged marriages in human societies around the world. Then, in the 13th century, the troubadours discovered “amore”–romantic love of the heart, the crimson kind. A troubadour was a composer and performer of Old Occitan lyric poetry during the High Middle Ages (1100–1350). Sounds romantic, don’t it? These traveling storyteller/artists proclaimed love’s glory and some were even imprisoned and tortured for saying so.

After a while though their stories of crimson love took hold and now today, modern crimson love reigns although there are a few pockets left of arranged marriages. So whether it’s Valentine’s Day or not, go for it. It makes the earth move under your feet as Carol King sang. Love is all you need, so sang the Fab Four. But you know they are right, don’t you?

And let’s let Dylan, the master songwriter weigh in on love…how about this line from Love Minus Zero (No Limit)… “My love winks, she does not bother…she knows too much to argue or to judge.” I’ve always loved that line because for me, arguing and judging ruin the whole thing, don’t they? Yes, Bob, love has no limit! Red, hot, crimson love–the kind this discus represents–ruby red lipstick lusty love. That’s what I’m talking about. The kind that makes you stay up at night…thinking…hoping.longing. The kind that makes you want to run forty miles just to see her! The crimson kind, with a lethal dose of lust, and caring.

By Robert Gluck

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6 reviews for Crimson Star Alenquer Discus

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    Michael I., Indianapolis, IN (Verified Customer) September 29, 2023
    November 12, 2023

    Here is the last one I got before the yellow. Here is my purple one. Some days has no stripes others it still does but color improving every day also.

    Crimson Star Alenquer Discus photo review
    Jeff S., LEAWOOD, KS (Verified Customer) August 21, 2023
    September 6, 2023
    All 7 in order are amazing. This Crimson Star Alenquer is exceptional. 1 week post arrival in quarantine. Has a great personality, comes up to get ...More
    All 7 in order are amazing. This Crimson Star Alenquer is exceptional. 1 week post arrival in quarantine. Has a great personality, comes up to get a good look at me! Eats well, in good shape.
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    Crimson Star Alenquer Discus photo review
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    Jonathan G., Bakersfield, CA (Verified Customer) November 23, 2022
    November 23, 2022
    My 2 crimson discus
    Love that they both look different from each other. Both beautiful.
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    Richard J., North Port, FL (Verified Customer) February 27, 2022
    March 20, 2022
    Hi Michael
    They came in ok they look great one has a little damage to its pectoral fins other than that they look great. Have them in the quarantine ...More

    Hi Michael


    They came in ok they look great one has a little damage to its pectoral fins other than that they look great. Have them in the quarantine tank with some stones to hide around I put stress guard in there and will be medicating if needed.I'll try a little beef hart socked in garlic tomorrow and if looking good in three weeks then the 220 will be their new home.


    Thank you and looking forward to my next order.


    Best


    Rick

    Crimson Star Alenquer Discus photo review
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    Latoya C., Memphis, TN (Verified Customer) October 15, 2020
    January 31, 2021
    Good morning Michael, this is Latoya. Here are a couple pics. I was concerned about the fin on the Snow White one also I was wondering with 8 in tank,...More

    Good morning Michael, this is Latoya. Here are a couple pics. I was concerned about the fin on the Snow White one also I was wondering with 8 in tank, how often you suggest feeding them? Thanks so much and I'll get more pictures to you. They're beautiful Thank you so much!! My husband says you've gained a lifetime customer!! We appreciate you!!

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    Raymond H., Seekonk, MA (verified customer) 08/29/2019
    October 14, 2019
    Not a good photo but you can see the amazing color in the crimson. The other discus in this photo looks healthy just have not seen him eat yet. Have a...More

    Not a good photo but you can see the amazing color in the crimson. The other discus in this photo looks healthy just have not seen him eat yet. Have a good weekend.


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This fish is for the collector seeking to add the cherry on top of his already extravagant cake. One of the rarest and most desirable strains to come from Malaysia in recent years, this fish is the result of cutting edge breeding developments and is the closest thing to a “purple” fish you will ever see. A guaranteed showstopper that is a sight to behold.

Every fish we sell bears our gold seal that represents the Discus.com promise to our customers. When you make a purchase with us, you are entrusting our team with shipping you a collector grade specimen of unparalleled quality, beauty, size, and heft based on our judgement accrued over 25 years of experience. We guarantee the fish you receive will match the exact fish represented in our product photos. We are the gold standard of discus. Note: our discus are always measured from tip of nose to end of tail.

 

Category Rating
Care Level: Moderate, see our Learning Center for comprehensive care.
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Huge variety available
Lifespan: 15-25 Years
Adult Size: 8-12 inches
Diet: Omnivorous
Family: Cichlidae
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Tank Set-Up: Bare-bottom, or Intermediate
Compatibility: Often compatible



Natural Habitat for Discus

Discus are found in floodplain lakes and flooded forests of the lowland Amazon River basin and some of its tributaries, including the Rio Negro.  These areas experience extreme changes in water level due to seasonal flooding.  Discus tend to congregate near fallen trees, known as “galhadas”, along the shore.  They prefer quiet water, and are rarely found in areas where there is strong current or wave action.

Discus Water Requirements

Discus prefer warm, soft, acidic water.  pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0, with hardness between 1° and 4° dKH (18 to 70 ppm).  Temperature should be kept between 82° and 89° F. Water conditions for both wild and hybrid discus are the same. While captive bred discus can be kept in dechlorinated tap water  reverse osmosis or deionized water supplemented will ensure the the best conditions. Discus require pristine water quality, and depending on the filtration system being used, a weekly or bi-weekly water change of 10% to 25% is highly recommended. Don’t forget to treat tap water with conditioner before refilling your aquarium!  

Housing Requirements for Discus

Discus grow to be quite large, and full sized discus will require an aquarium of 50 gallons or larger when they reach adult size.  Tall aquariums are best, to accommodate their body shape.  Current should be gentle, and décor if used at all should include large broadleaf plants and driftwood that is arranged vertically to simulate downed branches and trees.  A few floating plants can also be added to provide shaded areas and cover. Substrate should be fine to medium grade and smooth surfaced, as discus like to forage along the bottom for food.

Discus Behavior/Compatibility

Discus are generally calm, peaceful fish, but as cichlids they can be aggressive toward one another, especially when attempting to pair off and spawn.  Shy or submissive fish should be removed if they are unable to compete. Most serious hobbyists do not mix their discus with too many other species. However, suitable aquarium mates include cardinal tetras, neons, emperor and rummy nose tetras, as well as clown loaches and dwarf cichlids such as rams and Apistogramma species. All of these fish tolerate the high temperatures and low pH/hardness required by discus.  

What do Discus Eat?

In nature discus eat a considerable amount of plant material and detritus, but also forage along the bottom looking for worms and small crustaceans.  They are omnivores and will thrive on freeze dried black worms, beefheart, frozen blood worms, and a variety of pellet and flake food. Frozen and live foods may be fed as treats or to help induce spawning.  For best results, rotate their diet daily and feed only what they can consume in 2 to 3 minutes, once or twice a day.

Discus Breeding Level – Difficult

Captive bred discus will pair up and spawn relatively easily, but young, inexperienced parents may eat their eggs the first few times, particularly if other fish are present.  After hatching the young feed on heavy body mucus secreted by the parents for a few days until they begin to free-swim.  Parents will transfer the young back and forth several times a day.

Q: How are your stated fish measurements conducted?

A: All measurements are made from tip of nose to end of tail. Photographs are representative of the strain or variety, and not the exact specimens that will be shipped.

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