Blue Diamond

The Blue Diamond Discus is a stunning selectively bred variety of discus prized for its brilliant solid blue colouration, elegant rounded body and graceful swimming style. Unlike many patterned discus varieties, Blue Diamonds are known for their relatively uniform blue appearance, creating a striking feature in a well-maintained display aquarium.

Discus are social cichlids that thrive in warm, clean and stable water conditions. They are best suited to aquarists who can provide consistent water quality, appropriate feeding and sufficient aquarium space.

• Common Name: Blue Diamond Discus
• Scientific Name: Symphysodon spp.
• Family: Cichlidae
• Adult Size: Approximately 15–20cm
• Temperament: Generally peaceful
• Care Level: Moderate to advanced
• Minimum Tank Size: Approximately 200 litres+ for an appropriately sized group
• Temperature: Approximately 28–30°C
• pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5
• Diet: Omnivorous
• Aquarium Level: Middle levels
• Social Behaviour: Social cichlid; generally best maintained in a suitable group
• Lifespan: Approximately 8–10+ years with appropriate care

Feeding

Blue Diamond Discus benefit from a varied, high-quality diet.

Suitable foods include:

• Quality discus pellets or granules
• High-quality tropical fish foods
• Frozen brine shrimp
• Mysis shrimp
• Suitable frozen foods
• Other quality protein-rich foods formulated for discus

Feed appropriate portions and remove uneaten food to maintain excellent water quality.

Juvenile discus may benefit from smaller, more frequent meals while growing.

Aquarium Care

Discus require warm, stable and exceptionally clean aquarium conditions.

Provide:

• High-quality biological and mechanical filtration
• Regular partial water changes
• Stable warm temperatures
• Good oxygenation
• Plenty of swimming space
• Suitable plants, driftwood and sheltered areas
• Low-stress surroundings
• Consistent water parameters

Avoid sudden changes in temperature, pH or other water conditions.

Tank Mates

Blue Diamond Discus are generally peaceful and should be housed with similarly peaceful species capable of tolerating the warm temperatures preferred by discus.

Potential tank mates may include carefully selected:

• Cardinal Tetras
• Rummynose Tetras
• Sterbai Corydoras
• Peaceful dwarf cichlids
• Other compatible discus

Avoid aggressive, highly competitive or fin-nipping species.

When keeping multiple discus, ensure the aquarium provides sufficient space and monitor the group for bullying or excessive competition.

Colour & Appearance

Blue Diamond Discus are particularly valued for their beautiful blue colouration.

Individual fish may display varying shades of:

• Brilliant blue
• Turquoise blue
• Powder blue
• Deeper metallic blue

Colour intensity can develop and change as the fish matures.

Genetics, age, diet, aquarium lighting, water quality and general husbandry can all influence the final appearance of an individual fish.

Shipping

• Australia-wide shipping available where permitted
• Fish are carefully packed for safe transport
• Local pickup available by appointment from Fins 'N' Feathers
• Shipping availability may depend on destination, weather conditions, fish size and applicable biosecurity restrictions

Live Arrival

Please inspect livestock immediately upon arrival. If there is an issue with your fish, contact Fins 'N' Feathers as soon as possible and within our applicable live-arrival period, providing clear photos of the fish in the unopened transport bag where required.

Live fish cannot be returned for change of mind.

Blue Diamond Discus are live animals and individual variation should be expected. Actual size, blue colour intensity, body shape, markings and finnage may vary from representative product images and may continue to develop as the fish matures.