Baby Red melon discus 4-5cm

Our baby red melon discus are so cute! They are very pale when young, but develop colour around 8cm size, about 3 months after purchase and they develop either into a deep deep orange colour, almost red, or if you are lucky, sometimes even a more blood crimson red colour.

PLEASE NOTE BABY DISCUS NEED 3-4 FEEDINGS A DAY TO GROW WELL.  They like higher temperature and do not keep with too many big discus, or pecking order becomes a problem.

Your Discus should be kept in a school of least six to manage their natural hierarchy, but we strongly suggest a group of 6 Discus to keep them feeling safe and confident. They require a stable pH of 6.0–7.0 and very warm, pristine water (28°C–30°C) to stay healthy. Good water quality is compulsory.They are sensitive to nitrates, frequent water changes are essential to keep their colours vibrant and their immune systems strong.

When choosing tankmates for you discus fish, avoid any boisterous or nippy species that might distrupt their calm nature or outcompete them for food. Because they are deliberate, slow eaters, they do best with food that settles slowly or rests on clean surfaces. Their favourite meals are  high-quality beef heart, enriched brine shrimp, and specialised slow-sinking discus granules.