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Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

A round-bodied Amazonian cichlid associated with sheltered waters, submerged roots and crevices.

Fish

Discus

Classic Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Turquoise, red markings and an orange face give the original Discus its colour.

Common
DiscusLv 11.00x

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Reported length

13.7 cm Excluding the tail

Water type

Freshwater

Scientific name

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Real-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.

  • Native range

    The eastern Amazon and its tributaries, downstream of the meeting of the Negro and Solimões rivers in the FishBase treatment.

  • Habitat

    Still or slow freshwater habitats connected to the Amazon system, with cover among roots and submerged structures.

  • Diet in nature

    Insects, insect larvae and small planktonic invertebrates.

  • Natural appearance

    Wild discus have a flattened, disc-like profile. Blue and brown forms show geographic variation; scientific names applied to these forms have differed between studies.

Did you know?

Discus often occur in groups, but become territorial around breeding sites.

The game uses this scientific reference. Wild discus classification varies between studies; domestic strains are not separate wild species.

Sources & species notes
  • FishBase — Symphysodon aequifasciatushttps://www.fishbase.se/summary/Symphysodon-aequifasciatus
  • Amado and colleagues — Discus systematicshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3147135/

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Discus skins in ChillTank

Compare all 72 designs, including archived skins. The cards and detail pages use the same presentation as FishShop. Classic designs sit alongside artistic colourways; skin rarity, growth values and decorative patterns are game concepts, rather than real-world varieties or fishkeeping advice.

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72skins

Archived skins remain here as references. They no longer appear in FishShop offers; fish already owned are kept. Archived designs may return after an overhaul, but there is no confirmed timing.

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AIRBORNE

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Cool turquoise, mint and pale blue facets give AIRBORNE its soft reef colours.

Rare Archived skin
DiscusLv 11.00x
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Amber Sky

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Dusky cocoa, honey amber and a rose-cloud finish.

Epic Archived skin
DiscusLv 11.00x
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APOLLON

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Warm gold and soft yellow facets make APOLLON easy to spot.

Uncommon Archived skin
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Aurora Veil

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Two soft mint and lilac ribbons over midnight navy.

Epic Archived skin
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Blackwater

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Warm ivory and amber stripes across rich tea brown and espresso.

Uncommon Archived skin
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Blue Lace

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Clear sapphire stripes across bright powder blue, with small ivory accents.

Epic Skin reference
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Blue Snakeskin

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Connected blue maze ribbons with spacious warm sand-coloured openings.

Rare Skin reference
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Blushstone

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Rose mauve, warm terracotta and creamy sand.

Epic Archived skin
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Cherry Bands

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Three broad pale bands over rich cherry-red, the middle band substantially wider and branching gently across the dorsal curve.

Epic Skin reference
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Cherry Crest

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Cherry pink and cream form broad saddle markings, edged with a little deep blue.

Epic Skin reference
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Cherry Pigeon

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Cherry-pink cells leave large ivory windows, with turquoise at the rear.

Exotic Skin reference
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Citrine Drift

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Butter gold flows through soft lime into misty sage.

Common Archived skin
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Classic Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Turquoise, red markings and an orange face give the original Discus its colour.

Common Skin reference
DiscusLv 11.00x
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Cloudberry

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Soft apricot drifts through rosy pink into lavender.

Rare Archived skin
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Cobalt Loops

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Connected cobalt loops circle ice-blue centres on a cream ground.

Exotic Skin reference
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Cobalt Zebra

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Cobalt and dark blue bars alternate with pale cream for a crisp, cool striped look.

Epic Skin reference
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Copper Current

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Copper and cocoa stripes over warm apricot and cream.

Uncommon Archived skin
DiscusLv 11.00x
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Coral Checker

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Interlocking coral checker fields with broad ivory windows.

Rare Archived skin
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Crimson Patch

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Carmine and coral stripes on warm ivory.

Epic Skin reference
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Cyan Striation

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Violet-blue rails and a few pink companions flow through bright cyan.

Bonkers Skin reference
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Dusky Violet

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Dusty lavender with a plum cap and pale ribbon.

Rare Archived skin
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Emberglass

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Ember-orange and apricot stripes on deep charcoal.

Epic Archived skin
DiscusLv 11.00x
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Emerald Scale

Symphysodon aequifasciatus Soft jade with a forest-green back and cream belly.

Rare Archived skin
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Emerald Splash

Symphysodon aequifasciatus A vivid emerald disc with a broad cream upper-back cap branching into three blunt flank patches, leaving one large clear green central window.

Rare Skin reference
DiscusLv 11.00x
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Species notes & sources

These field notes describe the real-world animal represented by this ChillTank species. Where an entry represents a broader group, the notes say so; adult measurements retain their stated scope. Consult specialist care guidance before keeping a real animal.