Marlboro Red Discus

The super red melon discus is a stunning addition to a discus fish aquarium. It’s bright red color is sure to catch everyone’s attention at first glance. The red melon discus prefers schooling in large groups of discus fish of at least 6 or more fish. They get along very well with other discus strains. It’s a must have discus fish for any discus fish hobbyist. This fish is one of our best sellers. 
 
Like all discus fish this discus increases in value as it increases in size. Due to it’s popularity discus keepers are willing to pay top dollar for large discus of this color. Your discus aquarium will not be complete until you have one of these eye-catching discus in your collection. You will not be disappointed. This is one of the few discus fish that show their true colors at an early age. 
 
Scientific Name: Symphysodon Aequifasciatus
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Maximum Size: 8"/20.32cm
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Water Conditions: 78-86° F/25-30° C-, KH 1-3, pH 6.0-7.5
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Amazon, South America
Family: Cichlidae
Species: Discus
Aquarium Type: Community