{"id":46092,"date":"2026-10-23T22:39:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T19:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/shop\/red-melon-discusx-en-temp\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T22:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T19:39:45","slug":"red-melon-discusx","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mytankscape.com\/en\/shop\/red-melon-discusx\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Melon DiscusX"},"content":{"rendered":"

Red Melon DiscusX<\/strong> is a discus (Symphysodon sp.) from DiscusX with a solid orange-red body colour. Size available: 8\u20138.5 cm.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce6 Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Scientific name<\/th>\nSymphysodon sp.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Variety<\/th>\nRed Melon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size<\/th>\n8\u20138.5 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brand<\/th>\nDiscusX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Tip<\/strong>
At 8\u20138.5 cm discus colours are still developing \u2014 the Assorted Grade AA DiscusX<\/a> mix is the best value at this size.<\/div>\n
\ud83d\udccc Note<\/strong>
Live animal: colour and size may vary slightly from the photo.<\/div>\n
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Discus (Symphysodon sp.) \u2013 Care Guide<\/h3>\n

Discus are universally recognised as the “King of the Freshwater Aquarium” \u2014 symmetrically round, laterally compressed, and available in a breathtaking array of varieties: Checkerboard, Galaxy Turquoise, Leopard Spotted, Red Batata, Sakura, Red Snakeskin, Alenquer, Albino, and Panda Bulldog. From the warm, acidic blackwater tributaries of the Amazon Basin, Discus demand precise water conditions but reward dedicated keepers with an incomparably elegant display. Social fish that must be kept in groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Temperature<\/th>\n28\u201331 \u00b0C (warm water is non-negotiable; below 27 \u00b0C causes stress and disease)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pH<\/th>\n6.0\u20137.0 (slightly acidic preferred)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hardness<\/th>\n1\u20138 dGH (soft water)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min. Tank Size<\/th>\n280 L (75 gal) for 4\u20136 fish; allow 60\u201380 L per Discus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Care Level<\/th>\nAdvanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Temperament<\/th>\nPeaceful \/ Slow-Moving (avoid nippy or fast tankmates)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diet<\/th>\nCarnivore\/Omnivore \u2014 high-quality Discus granules, frozen bloodworms, beef heart mix, brine shrimp, Discus-specific frozen mix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compatibility<\/th>\nCardinal Tetras, Rummy Nose Tetras, Corydoras sterbai, Altum Angelfish. Discus-only tanks are often preferred.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Temperature stability and water quality are the twin pillars of Discus keeping. Nitrates must stay below 20 ppm \u2014 this typically requires 2\u20133 partial water changes per week (25\u201330% each). Use an RO unit or soft water source where possible. Feed 3\u20134 times daily in small amounts. Never use copper-based medications. Discus are dedicated parents \u2014 they care for fry and feed them via skin secretions. \u26a0 Never add copper-containing products to a Discus tank.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

What size is available?<\/h4>\n

Red Melon DiscusX is available at 8\u20138.5 cm.<\/p>\n

What water temperature do discus need?<\/h4>\n

Discus need 28\u201331 \u00b0C and soft water with a pH of 6.0\u20137.0.<\/p>\n

Which tankmates suit discus?<\/h4>\n

Calm fish such as Cardinal Tetras, Rummy Nose Tetras and Corydoras sterbai.<\/p>\n

Photo: Eva Apple \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY 2.0<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Red Melon DiscusX (Symphysodon sp.) \u2014 a solid orange-red body colour. Size: 8\u20138.5 cm.<\/p>\n

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