Freshwater Fish
Assorted Discus.
The 'king of the aquarium' in a mix of strains — large, disc-shaped fish with painterly color. Peaceful but demanding: discus want warm, pristine water, frequent changes, and a calm 75-gallon-plus tank. A project for the experienced keeper, and a showpiece when kept right.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Advanced
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Community
- Semi community
- Adult size
- 8"
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Scientific name
- Symphysodon spp.
Good tank mates
Discus are peaceful but particular, and they do best in a calm tank with quiet, warm-water companions that won't outcompete them at feeding time. Good categories: other discus (a group of five or six), small peaceful tetras that like warm water (cardinal and rummynose tetras), and corydoras catfish for the bottom. Avoid fin-nippers like tiger barbs, fast or pushy fish that race to the food, and anything aggressive or much larger. They also want it warmer than most community fish, so pick tankmates that tolerate high temperatures.
Good to know
Discus are native to the slow-moving, warm tributaries of the Amazon River basin in South America.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
Assortment
What you might find in the tank.
This is a rotating assortment — the exact species in the tank vary by shipment. The list below is what we usually carry; call (814) 456-9445 to confirm what's in today.
We're still cataloging the species list for this assortment. Call (814) 456-9445 to ask what's in the tank today.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Mon–Fri 12–6 · Sat 11–4 · Sun closed. Call ahead on livestock — what's on the floor rotates.