Lemon Discus 5cm

Lemon Discus 

The Lemon Discus is easily one of the most vibrant discus strains available in the aquarium hobby. These solid color discus are increasing more and more in popularity due to their simplicity but striking colours. Similar strains can be seen with the cobalt blues, Marlboro reds, and now the lemon-yellow discus. 

Being of the world's best display aquarium fish discus is often regarded as the pinnacle fish of the freshwater aquarium hobby and is a highly sought-after fish. This discus strain is particularly popular due to its vibrant yellow color which is fairly uncommon in the aquarium hobby. Yellow is also the most obvious and notable feature of this discus variety as it occupies almost 90% of the body. To break up this vibrancy the face of the lemon yellow discus is a pearl white colour highlighted by yellow rings on the eyes. 

To further add some contrast, they also at times have a black rim on the fins as well. 

When kept in an optimal environment and healthy, these discus are breathtaking. Just like any other discus the lemon yellow strain has slightly different care requirements when compared to other aquarium fish, primarily being their temperature. Discus need elevated aquarium temperatures of around 28-30 degrees to thrive and also can be very sensitive to water parameters making them a challenge to keep. They are however very peaceful fish and can be kept with a wide range of peaceful aquarium fish which can handle the warmer temperatures that discus needs. Trying to find males and females in the discus is a very difficult task as there are no immediate distinguishing factors. If a breeding attempt is made, then it is better to get a group of at least 5-6 and let them pair off naturally. The wild discus originates from the Amazon basin and has very different colours from the Solid Blue Discus. 

Tank Recommendations for your Lemon Discus
Lemon Discus is a large growing fish reaching around 20 cm long and equally tall. Because of this, they do need a relatively large aquarium of around 190 liters, it is recommended to go larger when keeping discus because a larger water volume will mean more stable conditions which is what discus prefers. Tank dimensions are also important when keeping a discus, an aquarium with both height and length is needed because of the large profile that the discus grows to. 

Discus can be a shy fish at times so an aquascape that provides both cover and also open swimming space will be best appreciated by them. This lemon discus also loves plants in the aquarium, making them stand out well. Another great setting for this strain specifically is to put them in an aquarium with a blue background which makes their colours pop. 

Suitable Tank Buddies

The lemon discus is a very peaceful fish. Discus are ever so slightly territorial however this will never be a concerning factor in their behavior. These fish will get along with a wide range of community fish. Fast-moving fish however should be avoided because they may outcompete the discus for food.

Usually Compatible

Cardinal tetras, german blue rams,  Corydoras, and other common slow-moving peaceful fish. 

Sometime Compatible

Fin nipping species such as barbs, fast-moving or larger-bodied tetras, and cichlids such as black widow tetras. Shrimp may also be sometimes compatible with discus

Rarely Compatible

large aggressive species such as African cichlids, Oscars, and Jaguar cichlids.

Feeding your Lemon Discus

Lemon discus like most common tropical aquarium fish is very easy to feed. They should be given a good quality pellet or flake food. They can also happily eat both floating or sinking pellets but a slow-sinking pellet would offer the best of both worlds. 

This should also be supplemented with frozen foods such as black worms, blood worms, or brine shrimp to bring out optimal health and colours in the fish. Feeding should occur once a day and can occur when the lights are on.