green discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)

Familia: Cichlidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los cíclidos, originario de Brasil. Cuidado para expertos.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 26–30 °C
pH: 5–8
Dureza GH: 0–12 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 9.6–13.7 cm
Tanque mínimo: 137 L
Capa de nado: Mid-water swimmer; keep 5+
Dificultad: Avanzada
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: 东亚淡水水系

Descripción de la especie

A Cichlidae species: Symphysodon aequifasciatus lives mid-water swimmer; keep 5+ over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 9.6–13.7 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Symphysodon species we profile, alongside Symphysodon tarzoo.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Still to very gentle water
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Keep 5+; larger groups settle better
Dieta: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría: Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a green discus?

Dificultad: avanzada. Peaceful.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita green discus?

Mantén el agua a 26–30 °C. 26–30 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza green discus y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 9.6–13.7 cm. Vive mid-water swimmer; keep 5+, así que 137 L o más.

¿Qué come green discus?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir green discus con otros peces?

Peaceful; Keep 5+; larger groups settle better. Buenos compañeros: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario green discus?

Originario de 东亚淡水水系; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Still to very gentle water; average oxygen needs.

¿Cómo se reproduce green discus?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.