Blue Marlboro Discus
Symphysodon aequifasciatus
Origin: Captive bred
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 20 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 10-15
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (5–12+)
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful with other discus and similarly-sized gentle fish
About
The Blue Marlboro Discus is an elegant captive-bred strain featuring a predominantly blue body with reduced or absent striping, creating a polished, contemporary look. This relatively modern strain has found strong appreciation among Dutch and Belgian discus enthusiasts for its subtle elegance. Suitable for both show tanks and community discus displays when paired with similarly peaceful strains.
Care Guide
Keep at 28–31°C in soft, slightly acidic, clean water. Perform frequent partial water changes (20–30%, 2–3x weekly). Feed discus granules, beef heart mix, frozen bloodworms, and artemia. House in groups of 5+ in 200L+ tanks. Very sensitive to water quality — RO or very soft tap water recommended.
Buy Blue Marlboro Discus from FinsHQ shops
Shops currently listing this species with stock available
Sell Blue Marlboro Discus in your shop?
Join aquarium shops already using FinsHQ. Get a beautiful webshop, mobile app, and inventory management — built for aquatic retailers.
Start your free store