Golden Leopard Discus, Light Base

Golden Leopard Discus, Light Base

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I love ice cream. One of my best memories from childhood is waiting for the ice cream truck. I always got the same thing, a vanilla ice cream cone with red sprinkles. When the man in the window handed me the colorful confection, I always felt a jolt of excitement. (I admit that the extra sugar probably also added to my excited state).

When I first saw the Golden Leopard Discus, Light Base, I suddenly felt a surge of warmth and happiness. I was confused and wondered why I felt this way, until I realized that this fish has a lovely giant round body that is the same coloring as the beloved golden ice cream cone with red sprinkles from my youth.

This discus looks like a party waiting to happen, with rosy stripes and splashes of yellow that are the color of ice cream and balloons at kids’ birthday parties. What is that song that the ice cream truck used to play? Oh, yeah, Turkey in the Straw. Cue the music.

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15 reviews for Golden Leopard Discus, Light Base

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    Daniel C., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (Verified Customer) January 11, 2024
    March 9, 2024
    Michael,

    I have a Golden Pearl Pigeon Snakeskin and a Golden Leopard Discus / Lite Base I bought from you that laid eggs.  Is this an ODD Couple or w...More
    Michael,





    I have a Golden Pearl Pigeon Snakeskin and a Golden Leopard Discus / Lite Base I bought from you that laid eggs.  Is this an ODD Couple or what??





    What are your thoughts?





    Thank you,


    Daniel
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    Daniel C., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (Verified Customer) January 11, 2024
    January 21, 2024
    They came in beautifully.  They traveled well and had no issues adjusting.  

     

    Thank you,

    Daniel E. C
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    Lisa W., Lafayette, IN (Verified Customer) July 14, 2023
    August 6, 2023
    Here are some pictures as the fish have colored up. They look amazing. I couldn’t be happier! Only 1 has yet to color up and is still shy. 
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    Brian W., Elk Grove, CA (Verified Customer) May 11, 2023
    May 21, 2023

    Thank you! And I must say, this is a beautiful batch you sent me. Very happy with the choices and sizes.

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    David P., Mt. Vernon, AL (Verified Customer) November 17, 2021
    November 28, 2021
    I have received the fish but the fish tank is broken, there is 1 fish with a broken bag and the water overflows I am following as instructed and waiti...More

    I have received the fish but the fish tank is broken, there is 1 fish with a broken bag and the water overflows I am following as instructed and waiting until tomorrow if there is any problem I will message you.

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    Danny N., Riverside, CA (Verified Customer) November 3, 2021
    November 15, 2021
    This is one out of six fish that I purchased. I can tell you I am very happy with 4 of them, and eh with the other two. This fish is one of those I’m ...More
    This is one out of six fish that I purchased. I can tell you I am very happy with 4 of them, and eh with the other two. This fish is one of those I’m not so happy about. This one has no pattern it looks more like a Fuji faded red. I did message Michael asking him about this fish and the pattern. I’m awaiting his reply. I know I purchased this fish as a baby but even babies would have some sort or pattern.



    Michael himself does reply quickly at times, shipping is on point, and fish arrive healthy and eating right away. Overall I’d by fish from him again.
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    David S., Nashville, TN (Verified Customer) October 24, 2021
    October 31, 2021
    Good morning, Thank you for checking in on the fish. They did arrive alive! They survived the night and appear to be eating this morning. Unfortunatel...More

    Good morning, Thank you for checking in on the fish. They did arrive alive! They survived the night and appear to be eating this morning. Unfortunately, I did need to put them in the same tank as my other fish as they both looked dead when they arrived. They weren’t moving and appeared to have a very slow labored breathing pattern. Thank you for your help! Take care, David 24 Hour Update: Everyone is fine.

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    Richard B., Chambersburg, PA (Verified Customer) October 13, 2021
    October 31, 2021
    The discus appear to be doing well. I'm a little concerned about the golden pearl, one of the gills are staying open. I haven't noticed the gill movin...More

    The discus appear to be doing well. I'm a little concerned about the golden pearl, one of the gills are staying open. I haven't noticed the gill moving much at all, but the fish has been actively swimming around the tank so far. The gold nugget pleco and both german reds are absolutely beautiful. I understand there are variants in colors and patterns in these fish but I am admittedly slightly disappointed in the golden leopard. The fish I received is a solid peach color and in my opinion doesn't represent what I purchased. I also didn't receive the free gift that was mentioned in an email on October 11th, and the fish weren't packed with stress coat per the acclimation instructions on your website. From Michael: I've been running low on stress coat (which was the free gift) due to an extreme influx of orders. Sorry about that. You ordered small 3" fish, and based on your photos, they appear to be correct baby-version matches of the adults you see pictured on my website.

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    Shelly D., Cumming, GA (Verified Customer) March 10, 2021
    September 12, 2021
    Thank you for asking my fish I received from you and their fishy friends are all doing wonderful. I’m really hoping they will pair off. I am thinking ...More

    Thank you for asking my fish I received from you and their fishy friends are all doing wonderful. I’m really hoping they will pair off. I am thinking that very soon I will be purchasing an established breeding pair or two from you. Here is a picture of everyone in my 125 gallon set-up.

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    Christopher V., Bordentown, NJ (Verified Customer) August 24, 2021
    August 29, 2021
    This guy might have a fin rot. I'll put him in a separate tank in few. From Michael: Ammonia burns from transit, not rot. An interesting note: Chris's...More

    This guy might have a fin rot. I'll put him in a separate tank in few. From Michael: Ammonia burns from transit, not rot. An interesting note: Chris's son is a motivated and ambitious high school student. Chris very politely arranged to have his son call me for elite college admissions advice. Talk about being a motivated and helpful parent.

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    Reid W., Odessa, TX (Verified Customer) June 12, 2021
    June 20, 2021
    Did you ship me the incorrect discus? What do you think? Thanks, Reid W From Michael: No, I did not ship you incorrect discus. You ordered 3.5" fish, ...More
    Did you ship me the incorrect discus? What do you think? Thanks, Reid W From Michael: No, I did not ship you incorrect discus. You ordered 3.5" fish, and they appear to be very well-matched based on the photos you've provided. Thank you for sharing them with me. Congrats, and enjoy!
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    Shelly D., Cumming NY (Verified Customer) March 10, 2021
    March 29, 2021
    My Golden Pigeon Leopard Discus is absolutely gorgeous he is bigger than what I paid for and has a great appetite already.
    Michael went above and bey...More

    My Golden Pigeon Leopard Discus is absolutely gorgeous he is bigger than what I paid for and has a great appetite already.



    Michael went above and beyond making sure I was happy with my purchase. He answered questions promptly and gave me bigger Discus than what I paid for. The 11 discus that I have are beautiful and eating great.

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    Coco T., Wichita, KS (Verified Customer) February 15, 2021
    March 8, 2021
    Hi Michael Li, I’m Coco. The fishes came safely and healthy. I still keep the light off so that I can’t see them clearly. But I think they are good. T...More

    Hi Michael Li, I’m Coco. The fishes came safely and healthy. I still keep the light off so that I can’t see them clearly. But I think they are good. Thank you for choosing me beautiful fishes. I and my husband love them a lot.

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    Donald F., Rochester Hills, MI (Verified Customer) February 22, 2021
    March 1, 2021

    Mike. Awesome fish. What did you feed them?

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    Richard K., Silver Spring, MD., (Verified Customer) November 10, 2020
    December 17, 2020
    Can send me the red Leopard discus with the exact same coloration as this guy in the picture below? He was sent to me in my last shipment.

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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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