White Butterfly Discus, Yellow Base

White Butterfly Discus, Yellow Base

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The white butterfly, yellow base, is one of the most breathtaking white butterfly discus. The yellow color slightly fades away as it matures. This fish is loved for its distinctive red eyes with a black pupil. The eyes match well with its facial patterning and tend to reflect in different lighting. The fish appears white in color with stripes and dots of yellow that deepen towards the tail but do not extend to the fins. The fins stand out with their dark look that perfectly matches the bright colors of the body. The discus glows in different lights, shifting between yellow-white and pure white.

The young discus can be as small as 2.5″ in length while the mature one can extend to 5.5″ in length. With such a small body, the white butterfly, yellow base, has become a sensation among many. The beautiful white butterfly will remain alive as long as you feed it and keep the water fresh.

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3 reviews for White Butterfly Discus, Yellow Base

    White Butterfly Discus, Yellow Base photo review
    White Butterfly Discus, Yellow Base photo review
    White Butterfly Discus, Yellow Base photo review
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    Brianna J., Sandy Lake, PA (Verified Customer) April 21, 2021
    May 3, 2021
    They acclimated well and are doing good. Still haven't eaten but will try again tomorrow but thank you again. Yes, I really like the one with the yell...More

    They acclimated well and are doing good. Still haven't eaten but will try again tomorrow but thank you again. Yes, I really like the one with the yellowish around it.

    White Butterfly Discus, Yellow Base photo review
    Jeffrey R., North Richland Hills, TX (Verified Customer) March 13, 2021
    March 22, 2021
    White Butterfly
    Absolutely gorgeous fish, perfect shape. As with all young ones waiting for the color to appear, right now almost solid white.
    White Butterfly Discus, Yellow Base photo review
    Tat Kong C., Millbrae, CA (Verified Customer) 11/24/2016
    February 13, 2019
    Don't you know the delay delivery is waste my whole day time, I have schedule to do the other matters, so if I do not receive within today, I will can...More
    Don't you know the delay delivery is waste my whole day time, I have schedule to do the other matters, so if I do not receive within today, I will cancel the order and by the way the fishes died I also cancel the order, this is your responsibility to follow up, I don't think I need to wait at the store.


     


    I just arrived ups Forbes, but they replied that the package still on truck , may be until 9pm, its very bad, now ups calling the truck driver, ups just told me the driver said the package leaking so they did not deliver tome, and they try to call me but someone make mistake the wrong area code tel. no. so they cannot reach me. Now, ups will return the package to the shipper. Please cancel the order.


     


    I just open the wet box, the 2 fish still alive now l put in my tank and 2 fishes lay on the bottom but have the breathing need to monitor their condition, l will send fish photo later.


     


    Admin's Notes: FedEx messed up and made a late delivery to this customer. The customer threatened the cancel the order twice and later sent me a tank shot of his fish. Both fish were alive and healthy. This is a great example of the kinds of situations we deal with on a daily basis -- the beautiful, bad, and ugly. It could have been a lot worse.

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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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