Discus Tetra Care Guide
Brachychalcinus orbicularis
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 8.0 cm / 3.2"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (75–86°F)
- pH Range
- 5.0 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 100L (26 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 10 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous, but prefers fine, high-quality flake foods and small live foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable to be kept with other peaceful, soft-water species such as smaller tetras and dwarf cichlids.
Good to Know
Discus Tetras are appreciated for their unique disc-shaped body and peaceful temperament, making them great companions for discus.
Gender Differences
Difficult to distinguish genders visually.
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