{"product_id":"white-diamond-discus-symphysodon-sp-white-diamond","title":"White Diamond Discus | Symphysodon sp. 'White Diamond'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as the 'king of the aquarium', the White Diamond Discus is a stunning, near-pure white strain with a striking red eye that seems to glow against the plain body. Discus are prized for their perfectly disc-shaped silhouette and calm, stately presence, reaching up to 20cm across as adults. They're a genuine showpiece fish, but one that asks a lot of its keeper in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild discus (Symphysodon species) are found in the slow-moving, blackwater tributaries and flooded forest margins of the Amazon Basin, where the water is warm, soft, tannin-stained and remarkably clean despite its dark colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean, bright white body with minimal patterning, set off by a vivid red eye. As with all discus, the body is tall, laterally compressed and almost perfectly round in outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscus are peaceful and non-aggressive, but they are social and genuinely do best kept in a group of six or more of their own kind, where they establish a gentle pecking order. They're shy by nature and can be outcompeted for food by fast, boisterous tankmates, so companions need to be chosen carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily carnivorous in the aquarium — high-quality discus pellets or flake form the base diet, supplemented with frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and beef heart mixes for conditioning and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where discus earn their 'advanced' reputation: they need warm water (28-30°C), soft and acidic conditions, and immaculate water quality with frequent water changes. They're sensitive to swings in temperature and chemistry, and are not a fish for a new or neglected tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscus are devoted parents, laying eggs on a vertical surface such as a broad leaf, driftwood or purpose-made cone, with both parents fanning and guarding the eggs. Uniquely, newly hatched fry feed on a nutritious mucus secreted from the parents' skin for their first couple of weeks — a fascinating but delicate process to replicate at home.\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. 'White Diamond'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Diamond Discus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon Basin, South America (captive-bred strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful but demanding; best kept in a group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400L+ for an adult group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28-30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5-7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-8 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExperienced keepers committed to warm, soft, pristine water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — with heat-tolerant species like Anubias and Java Fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther discus, along with calm, warmth-tolerant South American species such as cardinal tetras, rummynose tetras and small Corydoras that won't outcompete them for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid fast, nippy or boisterous fish, cold-water species, and anything that will stress a naturally shy fish or foul the pristine water discus need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232834208035,"sku":"AA3645","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232834240803,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232834273571,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/White_Diamond_Discus_80d66de0-e452-46d1-ba6b-698398477bf4.jpg?v=1781700224","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/white-diamond-discus-symphysodon-sp-white-diamond","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}