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'Sunshine Gold'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunshine Gold Discus blazes in solid, sun-drenched yellow-orange - a premium strain of the fish often called the \"king of the aquarium.\" Serene, disc-shaped and stately, discus reward a patient keeper with a genuine showpiece, but they demand warm, soft, immaculately clean water and are not a fish for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild discus (Symphysodon species) are found in the slow-flowing, warm, soft, tannin-stained blackwater tributaries of the Amazon basin, often sheltering among submerged tree roots and leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall, laterally compressed, perfectly disc-shaped body; this Sunshine Gold strain shows an even, glowing yellow-orange colour across the whole body with minimal patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful but socially demanding - discus feel most secure in a group of six or more of their own kind, where a gentle pecking order forms. Best suited to a dedicated discus or calm South American community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore-leaning omnivore requiring frequent, high-quality feeding - specialised discus pellets or flake, supplemented with frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and beef-heart mixes. Small, frequent meals suit them better than one or two large feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscus need genuinely warm water (28-30°C), soft and slightly acidic conditions, and spotlessly clean, stable parameters maintained through frequent water changes. A tall, quiet, well-planted tank with dim lighting and driftwood suits them best. Not a species for a new or unstable tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs form within a group and spawn on a vertical surface such as a cone, slate or broad leaf. Both parents guard the eggs and, uniquely, the resulting fry feed on a nutrient-rich mucus (\"discus milk\") secreted from the parents' flanks for their first couple of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSymphysodon sp. 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