The fish received a species epithet in honor of a Colombian company from the city of Leticia, specializing in the export of fish. Green Discus (Symphysodon Tarzoo)Дespite the fact that the main color of the body of the fish is brownish-yellow when looking at the individuals of the discus caught in nature with a reflection of the blue sky, the scales seem greenish. The basis of the natural diet includes zooplankton and phytoplankton, as well as detritus in the dry period. In nature, Heckel discus grows up to 20 cm, in aquariums, the size usually does not exceed 10-15 cm. In especially neglected situations, an almost complete loss of discus discoloration may be observed. In stressful situations or with poor maintenance, everything happens exactly the opposite: the blue lines fade, and the vertical ones become more contrast. If the fish is excited, the vertical lines practically disappear, but the blue ones become much brighter. Depending on the condition of the fish, discus fish coloration may vary. There are nine vertical dark stripes on two sides of the flattened body, the first, fifth, and ninth bands are most pronounced (brighter and wider). Longitudinal wavy blue lines cross almost the entire body of the fish, with the exception of the chest and the middle of the body. The body color of the Heckel discus varies from reddish yellow to brown.

The shape of the body is standard, disc-shaped, flattened laterally. The soil in natural biotopes is sandy with a large number of dying leaves. They prefer water rich in humic substances, the so-called вЂњblack waterвЂќ. They live in South America, in the Amazon: in particular, in the Rio Negro, Rio Branco, and other rivers. The red discus or the Heckel discus is a common fish and can be seen at aquariums often. In honor of the scientist who first described this species, it was named the Heckel Discus. Red Discus Or Heckel Discus (Symphysodon discus) Initially, all discus was assigned to one species, considering the differences in color only as color variations.Д«ut a more detailed examination of the characteristics of these fish led to the isolation of three species within the genus Symphysodon. The systematics of the discus underwent certain changes during the study of the life of fish. They also prefer areas that are not directly affected by lighting and choose to stay in shadowy areas, which also serves to keep them out of sight of potential predators.Дiscus fish have a noticeable preference for warmer, clean, and slightly acidic water, which means that they are not the easiest fish to keep as a pet or even in an aquarium. These magnificent creatures require underwater foliage such as roots of trees to survive as they find shelter among the foliage to ward off predators. It is usually found in the secluded waters of the Amazon, where the river is calm. What makes the discus especially rare is that it thrives in non-African waters as well, unlike most other members of the Cichlid family. They are easy to breed due to their highly social nature. Their unique shapes and colors justify the term king. They are eye-catching creatures and become the focal point of any aquariums. They are referred to as the king of freshwater tanks. Graceful and colorful are two words to describe the discus fish. Breeding has also helped form a variety of brightly marked patterns that do not exist in the wild.

Most discus fish have various patterns of different colors on their sides. The name discus itself comes from its round body. The discus fish has a somewhat compressed shape. Water Conditions: Soft to medium (4.0 to 7.0 pH) 4.3 Blue Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus).4.1 Red Discus Or Heckel Discus (Symphysodon discus).

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