Brilliant Blue Discus

Brilliant Blue Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus)

A vibrant solid-blue discus with intense colour and classic symmetry

The Brilliant Blue Discus is a high-impact variety prized for its rich, electric blue colouration and clean, balanced body shape. With minimal patterning and a strong metallic sheen, this strain delivers a bold, premium look that immediately draws attention in any display aquarium.

Under quality lighting, their intense blue tones shimmer beautifully, especially against dark substrates or lush planted backgrounds. Like all discus, they require warm, stable, and pristine water conditions to maintain peak health and colour development. Peaceful and social, they thrive in groups and make an exceptional centrepiece for dedicated discus aquariums.

Need to Know:

Recommended For: Intermediate to experienced aquarists and serious discus keepers

Minimum Tank Size: 250 litres (larger for groups)

Temperature Range: 28–30°C

pH Range: 5.5–7.0

Recommended School Size: 5+ for best social stability

Compatibility: Peaceful; ideal with other discus and calm, warm-water species

Max Size: 18–20 cm

Shipping Disclaimer:

All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.

Special Requests:

If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.

Rural Shipping:

Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/