High Bodied Red Snakeskin Discus

High Bodied Red Snakeskin Discus

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In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, there was a red snakeskin unlike any other. It was said that the snake that shed it was the largest and most venomous in the region. The locals spoke of the snake with both fear and reverence, calling it the “Serpent King.”

For generations, the Serpent King had been a symbol of power and mystique, and its skin was considered a rare and valuable commodity. Many hunters had tried to track down the snake, but none had ever returned to tell the tale.

One day, a young adventurer named Luis arrived in the village, looking for the Serpent King. He was on a quest to find the rarest and most dangerous creatures in the Amazon and bring back their skins as trophies.

The locals warned Luis about the dangers of hunting the Serpent King, but he was determined to prove his bravery. Armed with a machete and a gun, Luis set out into the jungle.

Days turned into weeks, and Luis was about to give up hope when he stumbled upon a cave deep in the forest. Inside the cave, he found the Serpent King lying in wait. Luis raised his gun and fired, but the bullet bounced off the snake’s scales.

The Serpent King attacked Luis, its venomous fangs poised to strike. But in a moment of desperation, Luis managed to chop off the snake’s head with his machete. As the body of the Serpent King slithered away, Luis picked up the skin and marveled at its beauty.

The red snakeskin was unlike any other he had ever seen. Its scales shone like rubies in the sunlight, and it seemed to radiate a strange energy. Luis knew that he had found something truly extraordinary.

He brought the snakeskin back to civilization, and it quickly became the talk of the town. Art collectors, scientists, and wealthy entrepreneurs all wanted a piece of it. But Luis refused to sell it to anyone.

Instead, he kept the snakeskin in a locked box in his bedroom. He would spend hours just staring at it, wondering about the mysteries of the Serpent King and the power that its skin seemed to possess.

As the years went by, Luis grew old and his health began to fail. On his deathbed, he called his children to his side and handed them the key to the box.

“Take care of this,” he said. “It’s the most valuable thing I ever found.”

After Luis passed away, his children opened the box and looked at the red snakeskin in awe. They knew that they had inherited something special, something that would be treasured for generations to come.

And so the legend of the Serpent King lived on, its red snakeskin a symbol of power and intrigue that captivated the imagination of all who saw it.

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1 review for High Bodied Red Snakeskin Discus

    High Bodied Red Snakeskin Discus photo review
    Heather R., Cape Coral, FL (Verified Customer) February 8, 2021
    March 1, 2021

    Sorry for the late reply! They are absolutely magical and I love them!! They are all active and eating well three times a day.


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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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