ParentSold outEvery fish is an individual, so the one that arrives may differ a little in colour and pattern from the photos here.
About this fish
The red discus (Symphysodon discus), also known as the Heckel discus, is a striking species of freshwater cichlid endemic to the blackwater habitats of the Amazon Basin in Brazil. Renowned as the "king of the aquarium", captive-bred and wild colour variants of red discus are highly prized by hobbyists for their vibrant crimson tones, elegant rounded shapes, and complex patterning.
Reaches an average adult diameter or length of 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches). Peaceful, social, and shoaling; they form strong social hierarchies and should be kept in groups of 5 or more.
Please do thorough research for tank compatible mates.
Red Discus
Symphysodon discus/Heckel discus
$110
Each. GST included.
Next batch ready mid DecemberApproximate. Fish are ready when they are ready.
None left in this size at the moment.
The next batch should be ready around mid December. Leave your email and we will let you know the day they go up.
Shipping and live arrival
- North Island
- $30 overnight
- South Island
- $80 overnight
- Over $150
- Free up north, $40 down south
- Rural
- $6 on top
- We send
- Mon, Tue, Wed
- Live arrival
- Covered for one hour from delivery
At a glance
- Sizes
- Small 2 to 3cm, Medium 3 to 7cm, Large 7cm and up
- Temperament
- Peaceful, social and elegant
- Minimum tank
- 250L to 300L (larger for larger groups)
- Temperature
- 28–31°C (higher end, around 29–30°C preferred
- pH
- 5.5–7.0 (softer, slightly acidic water)
Keeping them well
Stable water matters more than perfect water. A well cycled tank and regular changes count for far more than chasing numbers on a test kit. Give them somewhere to get out of the light, feed a decent varied diet, and they will do the rest themselves.
If you are not sure whether something will suit your tank, email us before you order. We would far rather talk you out of a fish than sell you one that is going to struggle.
