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Discus

Discover discus fish at Apex Aquatic, featuring stunning freshwater tropical fish admired for their vibrant colours, distinctive round bodies and graceful swimming behaviour. Often considered one of the most beautiful freshwater aquarium fish, discus are popular among aquarists looking to create an impressive tropical display.

Explore colourful discus varieties with unique patterns and striking colour combinations. Discus fish thrive in warm, stable water conditions and require excellent water quality, suitable nutrition and compatible tank mates. Whether you're establishing a dedicated discus aquarium or expanding an existing collection, find beautiful discus fish online at Apex Aquatic, with carefully packed livestock and Australia-wide shipping options.

Every fish quarantined. Every coral dipped and pest-checked. Dedicated fish quarantine, strict import screening and ongoing biosecurity monitoring - so everything you see is health-checked, settled and ready to thrive.

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Discus care guide

Water

SG 1.020-1.025 · 24-26°C · pH 8.0-8.4 · stable, mature system

Tank

Fully cycled marine setup - match each species’ minimum tank size and swim room

Acclimation

Float the sealed bag 20 minutes, then drip acclimate slowly before release

Feeding

Quality marine pellet plus frozen variety, 1-2 times daily

Species-specific husbandry lives on each product page. Every fish is quarantined, and every coral dipped and pest-checked, before sale.