High Bodied Blue Scorpion Discus, Proven Breeding Pair

High Bodied Blue Scorpion Discus, Proven Breeding Pair

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Once upon a time, in a dense forest in the Caribbean, there lived a young woman named Ana. She had long black hair, a smile as warm as the sun, and a heart full of love. Ana lived in harmony with nature, and she was fascinated by the creatures that surrounded her, including the blue scorpions that inhabited the forest.

One day, as Ana was walking through the forest, she came across a wounded blue scorpion lying on the ground. Despite her fear of the creature’s venomous sting, Ana knew that she had to help it. She gently picked it up and took it back to her small hut, where she carefully tended to its wounds.

Over the next few days, Ana watched as the scorpion healed and regained its strength. She found herself growing fond of the small creature and would often spend her days watching it move around her hut.

One day, as Ana was sitting outside her hut, she noticed a young man walking through the forest. He was tall and handsome, with piercing blue eyes that sparkled in the sun. His name was Carlos, and he was a traveler who had lost his way in the dense forest.

Ana welcomed Carlos into her humble abode, and they quickly struck up a conversation. Carlos was fascinated by the blue scorpion, and he asked Ana about it. She told him the story of how she had found the scorpion and nursed it back to health.

As they talked, Ana and Carlos found that they had much in common. They shared a love of nature, a passion for adventure, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of life. They spent the next few days exploring the forest together, marveling at the wonders that surrounded them.

As their relationship blossomed, Ana and Carlos found that they could not bear to be apart from each other. They spent their days hiking through the forest, swimming in the rivers, and watching the stars at night.

One night, as they sat outside Ana’s hut, gazing up at the stars, Carlos took Ana’s hand and looked into her eyes. “Ana,” he said, “I have never felt this way before. Will you be mine?”

Ana’s heart raced as she looked at Carlos. She knew that she had fallen in love with him, too. “Yes,” she said, “I will be yours.”

As they embraced, they noticed a blue scorpion crawling towards them. They watched as it climbed onto Carlos’s hand and stung him. Carlos gasped in pain, but Ana knew exactly what to do. She quickly grabbed the blue scorpion and used its venom to cure Carlos’s wound.

From that day on, Ana and Carlos knew that their love was meant to be. They often looked back on the blue scorpion as a symbol of their love and how it had brought them together. And whenever they saw a blue scorpion, they remembered the magic of that moment and the love that had brought them to each other.

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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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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.

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