Silver Pigeon Leopard Discus
$44.00 – $155.00
With the finesse of an Odori dancer, and the playfulness of a piero, the Silver Pigeon Leopard Discus is a beautiful addition to your menagerie of fish. Its silver skin shines bright like a disco ball, and dots of red and orange pop like a Yayoi Kusama creation. It would be the life of the party at any Japanese Disuko!
This fish should be called the disco Discus because he’s like a party with fins! He’ll turn the beat around, drop it like it’s hot, and twerk his way into your heart.
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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.
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Yes they both arrived in good shape!! They are adjusting now to their new home. Thank you for beautiful fish.
Awesome Strawberry color, Just stunning on Day Two!
Perfect can't complain at all how much for Altum adults size ? I was wondering to get 4 other, but I want the large I had no option when I got this one.
Looks like the cost difference in discus sizes recieved versus discus sizes ordered is a total value is 143.00. SILVER PIGEON LEOPARD 144 - 5"-5.5" ordered 90 - 4"-4.5" recieved YELLOW HECKEL CROSS 144 - 5"-5.5" ordered 109 - 4"-4.5" recieved ALBINO PEARL DIAMOND 190 - 5"'-5.5" ordered 159 - 4"-4.5" recieved CLASSIC DEEP BLUE DIAMOND 109 - 5"-5.5" ordered 86 - 4"-4.5" received Please confirm the numbers. In lieu of getting more plants, please provide me with a credit towards future purchases. At this point the discus are in the 300 and I'm not able to pull them out easily to photo them out of the water with a ruler. Don't be that guy! You have size slots for sale for a reason, 1/2 inch isn't splitting hairs as it adds up to 143 on 4 discus. If it was only one discus, I wouldn't even be bothered but 4 out of 5 fish is an issue. Already spent big money with you on fish so you need to step up and make it right. this is my 3rd transaction with you and all three orders were wrong, so focus on your business and appreciate mine. From Michael: Mitch, so you made an extreme effort to measure the fish down to the exact half inch and yet you couldn't be bothered to take a single ruler photo? And now you're demanding I provide you with a credit? If this is your third order, and I keep getting your orders "wrong," perhaps you should somewhere else for your fish. Just a thought.
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Your ears must have been ringing, as I just spoke with my husband this AM about ordering more discus! What types do you have coming in?
I wanted to wait till they colored up a bit. They look great! Thank you.
I did have a question though. I know they are still y...More
Here are some photos!
I wanted to wait till they colored up a bit. They look great! Thank you.
I did have a question though. I know they are still young but neither really look like the photos I ordered from. German Red Turquoise and Silver Pigeon Leopard Discus. I understand the Silvers are still very young but I thought you would at least see something that hinted they are that breed. They more seem to resemble, Striated Red Throwback Discus & Yellow White Discus.
Thanks!
Brennen
From Michael: Rest assured your fish were matched correctly. You ordered very small baby fish. If you want exactly what’s in the photos, the adults are the way to go. Also, lighting and substrate play a role in the fish's coloration. You need brighter lighting as well as less shadows (plants) in your tank.
Hi Michael, I just received your discus fish this morning. All the fish looks healthy but only Albino Pearl Diamond Discus, Dark Base - 4.5 - 5.0" isn't . Can you help me replace him? From Michael: Yes, I'll credit you.
Just got my fish shipment. One looks stressed but okay.
I was worried about salient peppering and dark background. The quality fish you sent have such light peppering that it isn't a problem. You ruined me, man...lol. I was going to get a saltwater, but now I'm going to simply get a bigger tank. These guys are worth it.
The 2 new pigeons are acclimating well And they're very beautiful. If it is PH shock how long do you think she'll take to come out of it. I hope it's not a damaged swim bladder. From Michael: Stephen, from your photos, it appears to be shipping stress related. A bit of Epsom salt will correct any issues.
OK MICHAEL I TOOK SOME PICS OF THE BEAUTIFUL DISCUS I RECEIVED TODAY.
Hey. I called you yesterday about the fish. They look great and they are getting along great! Thank you again!