Discus

The discus fish can change its colors slightly based on personal and environmental factors.

Symphysodon, also known as discus, is a genus of brightly colored tropical fish (and a member of the cichlid family). These fish mainly reside in the long, sinewy waterways of the Amazon Basin. Because of their vivid colors and intricate markings, the discus is one of the most popular tropical aquarium fish in the world. They have undergone selective breeding in captivity for unique types of exotic markings and patterns, many of which don’t exist in the wild.

Discus prefer to congregate in large groups with dozens of members for protection and feeding.
They appear to derive their bright colors from combinations of pigments within skin cells.
An alternate name for discus is the “pompadour fish.” Named after Madame de Pompadour, a mistress of King Louis XV of France, the pompadour was a popular hairstyle in which a large volume of hair sweeps over the forehead.
Because of its bright colors, the discus has also earned the title “King of the Aquarium”

For good reason this fish has earned the name of discus with its relatively flat, rounded body. Large, prominent fins protrude dorsally and on the rear of the fish. As mentioned previously, the discus is classified according to coloration: blue, red, or green. However, there are multitudes of unique patterns. The fish also have remarkable Color-changing abilities based on age, mood, environmental conditions, and stress levels.

Discus usually grow no larger than 6 inches and about half a pound in the wild. Reports indicate growth of around 8 or 9 inches in captivity. Except for breeding season, when the female’s abdomen is enlarged, it is very difficult to tell the sexes apart.

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