Pearl Pigeon Snakeskin Discus
$67.00 – $109.00
The Pearl Pigeon Snakeskin Discus is a colorful, majestic freshwater fish. This sea creature has bright red and pearly white scales with a glossy texture (a common characteristic of discus), making it a great addition to vibrant aquariums and exhibits. The hybrid discus takes on a flat, wide shape that is easily visible. Its fan-like fins with black tips is incredibly mesmerizing and adds to the sea creature’s playful appearance. Don’t let its fiery patterns fool you! By nature, discus are calm, peaceful, and majestic creatures.
The Pearl Pigeon Snakeskin Discus is quickly intriguing for its contrasting vibrancy. With its deep red color and nearly parallel white spots, it makes you think of a thin, round snake swimming in the water, captivating you in a hypnotic crimson hue.
Although with a limited color scheme, the Pearl Pigeon Snakeskin can hold a drastic distinction among other discus fish. It can have a pale underbelly that goes up to its orange-streaked face that has subtle yellow undertones or be completely scarlet underneath the white spots, giving it a more simplistic yet still flattering design.
And to add, the Pearl Pigeon Snakeskin’s large eyes are deep red, and red-white streaks cover its elegantly curved fins.
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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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Michael I ordered discus from you a few years ago and last night received a second order. One of the bags leaked with very little water remaining and the pearl pigeon snakeskin was the victim. He was still alive but barely. He hasn't really moved since last night. The other 9 are beautiful and doing great. I'm sending this to give you a heads up. I will continue to monitor the pearl pigeon. Well so far the fish is finally "waking up ". In the last hour he is beginning to swim a little. I actually think he will be ok. However the cardboard box was soaked and the styrofoam container was not taped shut and leaked. Michael I appreciate your response and interest. I will keep you posted on the fishes progress. By the way he is a great looking fish. Merry Christmas to me! Thank you Michael. Great 3.5-4" beauties
Yes they look amazing, thank you very much!
Yes they arrived nice they are beautiful and big thanks.
I had texted you about the fish. I did get them at 11 am on Friday. To answer some of your questions they are doing good. The fish you picked out are beautiful. The albino rafflesia is getting picked on. I am hoping once they all settle in it will get better. I am scattering their food so hopefully he will get some. The german red turquoise is still lagging a bit but I think he is better today. I will attach a pick of the dead cardinal tetras and a pic from yesterday. I turned the light on for a minute to get a pic. I will send another one after lights are on tomorrow night. All the fish were for my new aquarium. I have spent weeks cycling. They are the only ones in the tank. After all is settled I will order another fish or fishes. Lol, I am hooked.
My order only had 5 discus fish in it. I was missing a classic leopard blue base discus. From Michael: I'll check my records and email you separately.
Hi Michael, I wanted to let you know that my discus are all doing fine. I wasn't sure if my golden pearl discus was going to make it due to the UPS late delivery but he has recovered well. they are all beautiful. I do have a small issue with my Neon Sapphire discus. he arrived with a small white wound on his side. I treated the water with API Stress Coat Plus before introducing them to the tank and once again 3 days later. none are eating yet but they all occasionally come out of hiding and swim around gracefully. Should I think about removing my wounded discus to a quarantine tank and treat him for his wound or should i give him time to settle in and heal. I will try and get a picture of his wound and send you. we absolutely love our discus. they look just like your pictures. Can't wait to add some more yellows and reds as they really pop! Thank you Michael.
Thank you for the quick reply. I have also attached a photo of my tank with your remaining fish. They seem to be healthy and active.
Dear Mr. Li: After receiving a shipping, I noticed the Red Fuji Discus has a lot of black spots on gills and fins. I though that was from the natural born, but after 2 days, others fish stated having black spots on gills, fins, and body. On the day three, all the fish got it. I started raised the temperature to 88 and used API-General Cure for treatment. Try to hold off my second shipment for one week or two. Anything I can do to help my fish. I am new to discus. Thank you, An From Michael: The small black spots are what is called peppering in discus. It is normal for any pigeon strain, and does not indicate the fish are sick.
I put them in yesterday. They looked pretty good but I just let them settle in with the lights off over night. Going to feed them shortly and turn the lights on.