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Latin Name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus
Common Name(s): Alenquer Red Discus
Difficulty: Expert
Temperament: Peaceful
pH: 5.5 – 7.0
Adult Full Size: 8″
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: Blackworms, Pellets, Flakes, Frozen Bloodworms, Freeze-Dried Bloodworms, Freeze-Dried Daphnia
Description: Alenquer Red Discus have a deep red and orange coloration. Like all Discus, these fish prefer higher temperatures (82°F-90°F) and acidic water (pH 5.5-7.0) with lots of tannins. When adding new Discus to an established Discus tank, it is better to add more than one at a time to prevent territorial behavior. Discus are peaceful and also very sensitive. They do well with other peaceful fish that like similar conditions, such as Rams, Cardinal Tetras, Rummynose Tetras, etc.
