Cherry Blossom Discus
Description
of the Cherry Blossom Discus
The Cherry Blossom Discus is also known as the Common Discus and
is a beautiful addition to any freshwater tropical aquarium. As
its names suggests, it is round in shape and also laterally
compressed making it appear almost flat. Its beautiful red
coloring can be made more vibrant and varies depending on the
food and vitamins the fish is given. It is a peaceful fish but
does require a large tank due to its size.
Profile of
the Cherry Blossom Discus
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Cherry Blossom Discus species.
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Size: Up to 25cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH: 6.0 to 6.5. Temp: 25 to 29 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Brine Shrimp, Bloodworms, Prefer live food
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Temperament:
Peaceful
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Habitat: Rivers
and Lakes in the Amazon Basin, South America
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Behaviour: Good
Community Fish but require a large tank
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Range: Amazon
Region, South America
Scientific
Classification of the Cherry Blossom Discus
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Cherry Blossom Discus?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Cherry Blossom Discus slimy?
Cherry Blossom Discus secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Cherry Blossom Discus to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. The Discus fish
relies on the parents slime to feed their young fry. It is vital
that the parents are not removed from the tank or the young
Discus fry will not survive.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Cherry Blossom Discus have gills?
Gills enable the Cherry Blossom Discus to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Cherry Blossom Discus have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Cherry Blossom Discus
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Cherry Blossom Discus
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Cherry Blossom Discus
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Cherry Blossom Discus
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Cherry Blossom Discus
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