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Discus are the \"king of the aquarium,\" serene, disc-shaped and utterly captivating, but they demand pristine warm water and a real commitment from their keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild discus (Symphysodon spp.) inhabit slow-flowing, warm, soft, tannin-stained tributaries of the Amazon Basin; the Turquoise is a long-established ornamental colour strain developed through generations of selective captive breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall, laterally compressed, disc-shaped body patterned with iridescent turquoise-blue striations over a warm golden-brown base, with the characteristic small mouth and gentle, rounded fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful but demanding - discus are shoaling fish that feel most secure in a group of at least five or six of their own kind, and can be shy or stressed if housed alone or with boisterous tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest fed high-quality discus-specific pellets or granules, supplemented with frozen bloodworm and other meaty foods; frequent small feeds suit their slow, deliberate feeding style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds consistently warm, soft, slightly acidic water and pristine conditions maintained with frequent water changes - discus are unforgiving of poor water quality or temperature swings, making them a poor choice for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs form and lay eggs on a vertical surface (cone or slate), and uniquely both parents produce a nutritious skin mucus that newly hatched fry feed on directly from the parents' flanks.\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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