Alenqeur Discus (Symphysodon Discus) 3"
The Alenquer Discus is a striking South American discus variety known for its warm red-brown coloration, bold vertical bars, and elegant round body shape. Its natural, earthy appearance makes it a standout choice for aquarists who prefer classic discus colours over heavily patterned strains.
Alenquer Discus are peaceful, social cichlids that do best in warm, clean, stable water. They are best kept in groups in a spacious aquarium with excellent filtration, regular water changes, and calm tank mates. A planted or lightly decorated setup with open swimming space works well.
Care Level: Moderate to Advanced
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult Size: Approximately 6–8 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Temperature: 28–30°C / 82–86°F
pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5
Diet: Omnivore
Social Grouping: Best kept in groups
Origin: South America
Feed a varied diet of high-quality discus pellets, frozen foods, and other protein-rich foods to support growth, colour, and overall condition.
Alenquer Discus can develop deeper red and brown tones as they mature, especially when kept in good water conditions and fed a quality diet.
Available at Ottawa Tropical Fish in Barrhaven, Ottawa.
Due to the nature of live aquatic animals, all livestock and plant sales are final. We do not accept returns or exchanges once fish, invertebrates, or plants have left our care.
Livestock at Pickup
All livestock is inspected prior to sale and provided in good condition. Customers are encouraged to inspect their fish, shrimp, or snails at pickup and raise any concerns before leaving.
Once livestock leaves our care, Ottawa Tropical Fish cannot control transportation, acclimation, water parameters, tank conditions or interactions with existing livestock. For this reason, we cannot guarantee livestock after pickup.
Ottawa Tropical Fish is not responsible for losses resulting from:
Improper acclimation or sudden changes in temperature or water parameters
Poor water quality, uncycled aquariums or unsuitable tank conditions
Aggression, predation or incompatibility with existing tank mates
Improper care after pickup
Live Plants
Plants are provided in good condition at the time of pickup. Some melting, leaf loss or changes in appearance can occur while plants adjust to new water parameters and aquarium conditions. This normal adjustment is not covered.
Please contact us before purchasing if you are unsure whether a species is suitable for your aquarium. We are happy to help with compatibility and care recommendations.