Description
Red Royal Blue Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus – captive-bred strain)
The Red Royal Blue Discus is a striking and highly sought-after strain, admired for its deep red base coloration overlaid with brilliant blue striations. Its maze-like turquoise and blue patterning contrasts beautifully against the warm red tones of the body, making each fish a unique work of art. With their elegant shape and graceful swimming, Red Royal Blue Discus add a regal presence to any freshwater aquarium.
This variety combines the vibrant hues of Red Discus with the intricate markings of Turquoise strains, offering aquarists both intensity of color and elaborate patterning. Like all discus, they thrive in warm, soft, and pristine water conditions and should be kept in peaceful groups of five or more to display their natural shoaling behavior.
Quick Facts:
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Scientific Name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Red Royal Blue strain)
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Common Name: Red Royal Blue Discus
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Origin: Captive-bred (wild ancestors from the Amazon Basin, South America)
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Max Size: ~6–8 inches
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Temperament: Peaceful, shoaling (best kept in groups of 5+)
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Diet: Omnivorous/carnivorous – high-protein discus pellets, frozen/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, beef heart blends)
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Tank Size: 55+ gallons for a group
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Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 28–30°C (82–86°F)
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pH: 5.5–6.8
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Hardness: Very soft (1–6 dGH)
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Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced
Why Choose the Red Royal Blue Discus?
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Stunning mix of red base coloration with shimmering blue striations
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Each fish has a unique maze-like pattern
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A peaceful and elegant shoaling species for planted or aquascaped tanks
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Highly prized by discus keepers for its color and pattern balance
