Heckel discus
Symphysodon heckelii
Família : Cichlidae
PeixeÁgua docecichlids
The most famous wild discus, demanding in care but magnificent.
Estado IUCN
NT
Quase ameaçado
Descrição
The Heckel discus is one of the most iconic discus species. It is distinguished by five dark vertical bars on a blue-green body. It lives in schools in acidic blackwaters. It is a very sensitive fish requiring perfectly clean and stable water.
Habitat
Região :
Acidic blackwaters of the Rio Negro and Amazon
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura28–30 °C
pH5–6
GH1–3 °dGH
KH0–1 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
5/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
200 L
Grupo mín.
6
Tamanho adulto
20 cm
Esperança de vida
10 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
Tank of at least 200L, with bare bottom or sparse planting, roots and frequent water changes. Very soft water (GH < 3, KH < 1), pH 5.0-6.0, temperature 28-30°C. Rich varied diet: beef heart, brine shrimp, worms. Keep in groups of at least 6. Avoid stressful tankmates.