High Bodied Crimson Star Alenquer Discus
$233.00 – $285.00
Commanding, confident, and yet subtle, purple is indicative of royalty and grace. Since the first words of Greek mythology were recorded, it was Zeus, the king of the gods, who claimed the most profound connection to purple. It was with his purple pelt that Zeus used to create rain. And other gods, like Dionysus, adorned purple robes.
A reflection of wisdom and compassion, the strongest of character traits, matches the color that is the hardest to make. With such extreme qualities, the color is naturally suitable for those who are only loved or reviled. They provide no middle where others are free to tread. There is a reason why purple has maintained its nobility status throughout the history of storytelling, poetry, literature, and music.
Other character attributes include selectiveness and inclusiveness. These people are difficult to reach, but once inside, for those who have weathered the journey discover that it was not only worth it, but a life-changing experience wrapped in an epiphany.
Are you the kind the person that people either love or they don’t? You do not provide space for curious onlookers and those who prefer to make middle-ground observations. Pure self-assuredness is rare, and once its discovered, for those who let it go will be destined to a life of madness and despair.
Purple demands the company of an equal. True visionaries need a companion who is prepared to embark upon a path filled with excitement and enlightened development. For those who settle for anything less, misery and ruin shall be their destiny. This personality, along with the color, is a hallmark of civilization and culture. History wouldn’t exist without it.
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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.
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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.
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Hello Michael the fish arrived and apologize not getting back to you. They are in Quarantine and they all look good and the selection of the fish was GREAT and I thank you... the fish came and I made sure they were acclimated after that I've been busy with work... Getting home late all week... The wait was well worth it and the crimson are looking great. They arrived in good shape and they are all beautiful Michael. I thank you and all that was involved with making sure these guys were top notch and the shipping and bagging was just as good. Thanks again Michael...I'll send over a couple photos and video when I get a chance.
They arrived. They are looking good so far. Thank you. They are beautiful! Fish are doing awesome. They are so beautiful and eating well! I expect them to be healed up by end of next week. They are so stunning it’s hard to believe they are even real. I cannot wait to get my 500 up and running.