Fish Species

Brown Discus

Brown Discus - Description

The Brown Discus is known as 'The King of the Aquarium'  due to its size and appearance and are considered by some to be the most attractive freshwater tropical fish.

Unfortunately, the discus fish is not recommended for the beginner as they require excellent water conditions and frequent partial water changes.

Popular Name: Brown Discus
Species: Symphysodon aequifaciatus axelrodi

Profile of the Brown Discus

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Brown Discus species.

  • Size: Up to 15cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp: 25 to 29 Degrees. PH 6.0 to 6.5

  • Diet / Feeding: Prefers live food such as Brine Shrimp, Tubifex and Blood Worms

  • Temperament: Peaceful

  • Habitat: Lakes and Streams, South America

  • Behaviour: Can become aggressive when breeding

  • Range: Amazon Basin, South America

Scientific Classification of the Brown Discus

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Symphysodon aequifaciatus axelrodi

  • Popular Name: Brown Discus

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Perciformes

  • Family: Cichlidae

Discus Fish Index

Facts about Fish Species - Brown Discus

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

The species detailed on this website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond, Clown, Koi, Beta (Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones and Coral.

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