Other Species Similar to Discus
WHAT OTHER SPECIES ARE SIMILAR TO DISCUS?
Discus are similar to cichlids, which include the waroo triangle cichlid and chocolate cichlid. These fish, like discus, have flat, oval-shaped bodies. Their fins are erect and large, and their caudal fins are shaped like fans. The cichlid’s body color is slate gray to silver with a pinkish belly and throat region. They also have a large black area on the lower-part of the belly. You will find a dotted line from the gill cover to the rear area of the body. The caudal penuncle usually has a black spot, which is characteristic of this species. The iris of the eye is ambergold to red, and the back half of the eye has a black marking. The fins are slate gray. Young fish are light gray on top and darker gray on the bottom. Turquoise spots mark the body and the fins.
Triangle Cichlid
Chocolate Cichlid
Waroo are found in calm parts of small, blackwater rivers, lakes, and deep pools. They can usually be found in small groups around submerged, fallen trees, decaying wood, vegetation and grasses. During the day, they usually stay in shaded areas. You will find waroo in extremely clean water that contains few pollutants. Wild waroo can be found in parts of the Amazon River in Guyana. The natural habitat for waroo is soft (0 – 6dH), acidic water with a pH between 5.7 and 6.5 and a temperature between 79 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit (26 – 30° C).
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