Pigeon Blood Discus
The body of the Discus is round and laterally compressed, an unusual characteristic of the Cichlidae family which makes it suitable for gliding through tall aquarium grasses. Discus are vibrantly colored with vertical or horizontal stripes. The Pigeon Blood Discus is a vivid orange with black marbling; the fins are brown with a hint of turquoise. Needs plenty of hiding spots especially tall live plants. Discus require special attention, needing low lighting, dark substrate, and soft water. Water conditioner or Reverse Osmosis filtration to soften the water is highly recommended.Foods with garlic as an additive are essential for good health. Live or frozen daphnia and blood worms should be a large portion of its diet. Discus specific foods are always a great food to start with. However, as Discus can be finicky eaters, live foods may be the first choice. Also, Discus may not feed for the first couple of days in captivity, so patience is definitely a must.