German Red Turquoise Discus, Proven Breeding Pair
$391.00 – $621.00
This German Red Turquoise Discus is a majestic larger-than-life electric blue disc with blood red rippling lines that create a flag of rich color that allows the turquoise base to pop vividly before your eyes. These strips of dramatic color create an image that is a pure visual delight. With a naturally inquisitive face, that almost seems to smile at you from the tank, “Red Turk” makes great company for any collector. The glisten of water from its turquoise and poppy-red body provides a carnival experience worthy of its Amazonian roots. Its deep orange fins play of the exquisite red of the body, while the crystal blue tail is made for admiration as “Giant Blue” swims through the water discovering its new home. With a festival of bright colors, the Red Turquoise discus is truly a sensory experience all on its own.
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Category | Rating |
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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. Q: How do I make a purchase? A: Every discus you see on our website is available for immediate purchase and ready to be shipped to you. Click the “Add to Cart” button on your desired products, adjust your quantities, and follow the checkout instructions. We honor all special requests. Please allow a 2-day minimum handling period for discus. Shipping Tiers for Live Tropical Fish:
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I want to emphasis my appreciation per the quality and beauty of this pair. Thanks for taking care of me! I plan to leave a 5 star re...More
Good morning Michael fish came in yesterday open them up to find 2 of the best looking fish I've seen in a long time.they are in there own tank to acclimate the female acclimated within 20 min. The male took about 2 hr.but all is well today there eating slowly but coming around what we're they being fed there? Again 2 great looking fish thank you. Will be buying more soon. Hi Michael, already have eggs what a surprise!
Just for the record, your pics prior to shipping did NOT do them justice. Maybe it was the lighting but these fish are absolutely gorgeous!! Very pleased with your selection. I’ll hopefully be in touch in the next month or two for another pair. As long as they keep breeding and I can at least cover my investment, I’ll keep on buying. Thanks again for your patience and time.
Hi Michael, my name is Stephen and I just recently purchased two discus pairs from your site. They arrived today and, as per your request, here they are all set up. Thanks!
All are good except the pair in the third picture. They came in really rough shape.
The look great still recovering. Reduced water level to let them acclimate. I'll be ordering again. Feel free to use me as referral. Will order 3 more pairs next month. Thank you.
Quite good, just a little glass riding but other then that coloring up great.
It's been a long afternoon and they seemed dead on arrival because the water was very cold. They were both upside down and frigid but after some acclimation they are active and moving. The larger of the two seems to be struggling to stay off the bottom and is still very pale but overall they seem to be coming around. I was pretty certain they didn't make the trip when I first opened the box though.
I've got to say F*** everybody who had anything to say about your pictures not being spot on. As far as I can throw it, there almost a dead match to what I was ordering.