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Symphysodon
Symphysodon are discus fish, prized for their vibrant colours and disc-shaped bodies but known for requiring stable water conditions.
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What is Symphysodon?
Symphysodon is a genus of South American cichlids known as discus fish, often considered advanced aquarium species.
Typical habitat and water envelope
Discus originate from warm, soft, acidic waters of the Amazon basin with low flow and stable temperatures.
| Temperature (typical) | 27 to 31 C |
| pH (typical) | 5.5 to 6.8 |
| Hardness band (typical) | very_soft to soft |
| Flow (typical) | low |
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Compare species in Symphysodon
1 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
 Discus Symphysodon spp. | 17.0 | peaceful |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Discus Symphysodon spp. | 17.0 | 27.0 to 30.0 C | 6.0 to 6.5 | very soft to soft | low | peaceful |