Symphysodon discus Heckel (HECKEL DISCUS)

he discus symphysodon, more commonly known as Heckel discus, is a fish from South America. It is a so -called tropical species whose level of maintenance is considered moderate. Under optimal conditions, this fish can live up to 10 years.

Heckel's discus is a rare fish in the aquariophile hobby.

The Discus Heckel symphysodon is a tropical freshwater fish from the Amazon. It is a fish belonging to the family of Cichlidae, and is often called "discus" because of its rounded and flattened shape. The Discus Heckel is one of the most popular varieties of this species, due to its beautiful blue color and its many scratches.

The Discus Heckel is a lonely fish, which needs a lot of space to move and reproduce. It is therefore important to maintain it in a spacious and well -appointed aquarium, with plants, hiding places and rocks to offer it places to hide and rest. The Discus Heckel is also a very sensitive fish and conditions of its home, it is therefore important to maintain clean and stable water using filters and regularly making water changes.

Discus Heckel has a diet mainly composed of living food, such as artemias, daphnia and worms. It can also eat pellets and tablets specially designed for discus. It is important to give it a varied and balanced diet to maintain your health and its bright color.

The Discus Heckel is a very sociable and affectionate fish, which likes to swim with other fish from its species and interact with its owner. It is a very calm and peaceful fish, which does not cause problems in the aquarium and is well suited to beginners in aquarophilia. However, he needs a lot of attention and care to stay healthy and happy.

These are fish that are difficult to differentiate. The females have, during the reproduction, rounded genital taste buds directed backwards, unlike the male in which they are pointed and directed forward.

Heckel's discus is an oviparous species that lays on discovered substrate. Its aquarium reproduction is very difficult. It ideally takes place at a temperature around 28 ° C for a pH of 5.