Melon Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus – Melon variant)
The Melon Discus is a brilliant and captivating color morph of the classic Discus fish, celebrated for its rich, warm orange-to-red hue that resembles the color of ripe melon. Known for their graceful swimming and round, laterally compressed bodies, Melon Discus add an elegant centerpiece to any aquarium. These fish thrive in calm, well-maintained, and slightly acidic water conditions. They are best kept in groups and do well with other peaceful tank mates that enjoy similar water parameters. Due to their sensitive nature, they’re ideal for experienced aquarists dedicated to regular maintenance and stability.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Advanced hobbyists; peaceful community aquariums
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Minimum Tank Size: 200 litres (for a group)
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Temperature Range: 28–30°C
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pH Range: 6.0–7.0
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Recommended School Size: 5 or more
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Compatibility: Peaceful; ideal with calm, Discus-compatible species
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Max Size: 15–20 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate 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. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.
