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Photo of: Discus Tetra (Brachychalcinus orbicularis)
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Scientific Name(s): Brachychalcinus orbicularis, Ephippicharax orbicularis, Poptella orbicularis, Tetragonopterus orbicularis
Common Name(s): Discus Tetra, Disk Tetra, Salmon Discus
Family: Characidae
Species Type: Characins
Maximum Size: 3.5 inches
Life Span: 5 years
Natural Habitat: South American Rivers
Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons
Tank Region: All over.
Possible Tank Mates: Other peaceful fish with similar water requirements.
Description: This is a rare, yet beautiful species. Side-lighting will bring out the green, violet, and pink hues on its otherwise silver body. This species requires a lot of swimming room so a tank at least 4 feet long should be used. The tank should also be heavily planted with heavy live plants or plastic plants because delicate plants will be eaten.
Temperature Range 64°F - 78°F
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Diet: Herbivorous - does well with frozen or fresh vegetable foods such as spinach, romaine lettuce, peas, squash, zucchini or cucumbers.
Temperment: Peaceful community fish.
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