| Scientific
name: |
Symphysodon
aequifasciatus |
| Popularname: |
Discus |
|
Habitat:
|
Southamerica
- Amazonas |
| Living
in nature: |
Live
in pair |
| Size: |
Around
20cm diameter
|
| Aquariumsize: |
Minimum
200 liter |
| Food: |
Prefer
live mosquitolarvae and tubifex, can also be offered oxeheart |
| Water
type : |
Freshwater,
slightly acidic |
| In
the aquarium: |
Can
be used to regular tapwater and crave frequent changes of water, preferably
every two days. The water temperature should be warm around 30 degrees
c. |
| Misc: |
Peaceful
and friendly cichlid. Can only be kept along other placid species for
ex. small tetras. |
