Tiger Snake Discus

The tiger snake discus (Symphysodon sp.) is a snakeskin-derived line in which the fine overall striping is crossed by bolder dark barring, giving a stronger, more graphic look than a plain snakeskin fish. The strength of that barring varies with the individual and shifts with mood, so a fish that appears heavily marked one day can look softer the next. Discus are South American cichlids from warm, slow, tannin-stained water. Aquarium care Tall aquarium rather than a long, low one. Warm, stable water at the upper end of the tropical range. Regular partial water changes and a lightly stocked tank. Keep five or more so no single fish takes the pressure. Discus granules, frozen bloodworm and beefheart preparations, fed without rush. Bar contrast changes with mood and background; a settled fish shows the pattern best. Suits a keeper who wants a bolder pattern than the standard snakeskin lines offer. Calm, warm-tolerant fish such as cardinal tetras and sterbai corydoras are appropriate tankmates; boisterous or fin-nipping species are not. Stock rotates with each shipment, and livestock is sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. See what is available in the discus collection.