Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Discus's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Discus.
What Discus costs in South Africa
10 price points from 6 shops over 90 days
R300
cheapest of 3 shops today
R300med R690R1 309
Great price−57%Up 8.2% versus the previous two months
SA median R690 across 6 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Often called the 'King of the Aquarium,' the Discus is a large, round-bodied cichlid famed for its vibrant colors and patterns. They are a peaceful but demanding species, requiring pristine water conditions, high temperatures, and a specific diet. Keeping a small group in a dedicated large tank is the key to success with these beautiful fish.
Key traits
peaceful
shoaling
territorial
medium
difficult
carnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Discus healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7 and 28–31°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Discus is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Discus is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Discus vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping soft-water species?
Soft, tannin-stained water suits these fish — condition carefully and test often.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R300–5000 · Average: R1825
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Discus, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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- Often kept together
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- Often kept together
Blue Dream Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. 'Blue Dream'
- Often kept together
Black Pacu
Colossoma macropomum
In a 3000L+ tank