Wild Super Red Cuipeua Discus

Wild Super Red Cuipeua Discus

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The Wild Super Red Cuipeua Discus has lovely gradient coloring ranging from shades of red-orange to russet. Vertical bands and horizontal stripes mark its body, creating subtle visual interest. Vivid electric blue markings run along its fins and head, forming a mask that further draws your attention to its captivating crimson eyes. Whether you keep many or add just a few to your school, this wild discus will illuminate your tank with natural beauty.

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4 reviews for Wild Super Red Cuipeua Discus

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    Ron M., Derby, KS (Verified Customer) June 4, 2023
    October 22, 2023

    My tank is almost back to perfect. I'll take a pic later today and share. Gonna be ordering some more rams and plants soon

    Wild Super Red Cuipeua Discus photo review
    David S., Reinholds, PA (Verified Customer) August 8, 2023
    August 14, 2023

    Hi Mike Fish arrived in perfect shape! Thanks Dave

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    Ron M., Derby, KS (Verified Customer) June 11, 2023
    July 8, 2023
    The fish arrived just before noon central. The box looked like it had a bit of damage but the Styrofoam was in tact. I acclimated the fish but it look...More

    The fish arrived just before noon central. The box looked like it had a bit of damage but the Styrofoam was in tact. I acclimated the fish but it looks like 1 is still struggling and is pale in color.

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    Jeremy D., Stateline, NV (Verified Customer) September 17, 2021
    September 26, 2021
    Hey thanks a lot the fish are really beautiful and they are exactly what I asked for! So one of the bags were completely out of air when I opened the ...More

    Hey thanks a lot the fish are really beautiful and they are exactly what I asked for! So one of the bags were completely out of air when I opened the package it was like a flat Ballon but hopefully that fish will adjust I added the stress reliever as well. I'll keep you posted! But here are the pics the other adjusted quite well and the 3rd one is kinda floating with his face pointed up.


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Cape Cod.

The wild super red cuipeua discus, in my mind, reminds me of the trips I’ve taken to the arm-like land protuberance extending like a he-man flexing his biceps off Massachusetts’ southeastern corner.

Traveling to the Cape years ago we rented a cottage in North Eastham from a Russian woman named Elka. Her cottages were within walking distance from some nice beaches.

We watched the sunset and the sunrise on the Cape and each experience looked like this Wild Super Red. The brilliant reds, oranges, pinks, and yellows of our suns melted away like pastels in a frying pan.

Witnessing the sunset from First Encounter Beach, we tried to understand this Beach’s place in history. It was here, at this beach, that the Pilgrims first encountered the Native Americans on the North American continent. Talk about culture shock! Sitting in our beach chairs, sinking in the low tide’s sands, we gazed upon the colors with awe, understanding there was a historical aspect to our thoughts.

The sunrise was a romantic outing with my lover where we raced to get there, and just pulling into our parking spot near the ocean, we saw the pink orb peaking through, like a cute mouse from under its hidden home. We hugged and kissed, and like Jesus, felt like we could walk on the water!

On top of the red brilliance of the setting and rising suns we enjoyed the red brilliance of lobsters. Cooked on an open fire, cracked and dipped into drawn butter with a splash of lemon……mhmmmmmm….there’s nothing better!

Wild Super Red Cuipeua I summon thee for more Cape Cod memories…

There was that time we saw a seal swimming in the ocean and we took a video of it from one of our phones. With the recent proliferation of seals on the Cape the seals’ predator–the shark–has also reappeared. Signs warning swimmers and boaters about sharks appear on fenceposts near most of the beaches here. It would be in all of our best interests to pay heed to these warnings.

But it’s all good. Sharks are a necessary part of the great mix of animals and plants that need each other in the world’s great oceans. It’s called balance and nature’s balance can and is being upset by man’s doings. That’s a whole other discussion, but suffice it to say you can do your share to keep this balance by respecting all beaches you happen to be visiting.

And we all benefit from our ocean’s bounty. Besides the lobsters, we enjoyed pan seared diver scallops, fresh oysters on the half shell splashed with hot sauce, and sashimi style blue fin tuna dipped in soy and wasabi.

So thanks Wild Super Red Cuipeua because you know what? When things don’t seem to be going our way, memories are all we have.

By Robert Gluck

Every fish we sell bears our gold seal that represents the Discus.com promise to our customers. When you make a purchase with us, you are entrusting our team with shipping you a collector grade specimen of unparalleled quality, beauty, size, and heft based on our judgement accrued over 25 years of experience. We guarantee the fish you receive will match the exact fish represented in our product photos. We are the gold standard of discus. Note: our discus are always measured from tip of nose to end of tail.

 

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.

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.

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International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to purchasing.

 

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