Pigeon Blue Discus

The Pigeon Blue Discus is a striking and elegant discus variety known for its vibrant blue tones combined with intricate pigeon-style patterning. Featuring shimmering blue colouration layered with fine speckling and maze-like markings, these discus create an impressive focal point in large tropical aquariums. Their graceful movement and calm temperament make them highly sought after by discus enthusiasts and aquascapers alike.

Like all discus, Pigeon Blue Discus thrive in warm, stable environments with excellent water quality and peaceful surroundings. They are social fish that do best when kept in groups and provided with a high-quality varied diet. With proper care, their colours intensify beautifully as they mature.

Physical Characteristics:

• Adult Size:
  Approximately 15–20cm
• Body Shape:
  Round, laterally compressed disc-shaped body
• Colouration:
  Bright blue base colour with characteristic pigeon-style speckling and intricate patterning across the body and fins
  
• Sexual Dimorphism:
  Males may develop slightly thicker foreheads and longer finnage, though sexes are difficult to distinguish visually
• Lifespan:
  Approximately 8–12 years with proper care

Behaviour & Temperament:

• Temperament:
  Peaceful and social
• Swimming Level:
  Middle levels
• Social Behaviour:
  Best kept in groups. Discus are schooling cichlids that feel more secure when housed with other discus.
• Recommended Group Size:
  Minimum group of 5–6 individuals recommended

Aquarium Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size:
  300 litres recommended for a group
• Water Temperature:
  28–31°C
• pH Range:
  5.8–7.0
• Water Hardness:
  Soft to moderately soft water preferred
• Water Flow:
  Gentle to moderate
• Substrate:
  Fine gravel, sand, or bare-bottom setups
• Aquascape:
  Driftwood, plants, open swimming areas, and calm environments
• Lighting:
  Low to moderate lighting

Feeding:

Pigeon Blue Discus require a nutritious and varied diet to maintain their health and vibrant colouration.

Suitable Foods

• Premium discus pellets
• Frozen bloodworms
• Frozen brine shrimp
• Beefheart mixes (sparingly)
• High-quality tropical granules
• Vitamin-enriched frozen foods

Feeding Frequency

Feed juveniles 3–5 times daily and adults 2–3 times daily in controlled portions.

Compatibility:

Suitable Tank Mates

• Cardinal tetras
• Rummy nose tetras
• Corydoras catfish
• Peaceful plecos
• Rams and other peaceful dwarf cichlids

Avoid Housing With

• Aggressive cichlids
• Fin nippers
• Fast, boisterous fish
• Cold-water species

Breeding:

Spawning Type:
Egg layer

Difficulty:
Moderate to advanced

Notes:
Pairs typically lay eggs on vertical surfaces such as cones, pipes, or broad leaves. Fry feed on the parents’ mucus coating during early development.

Special Considerations:

• Requires excellent water quality and stable conditions
• Sensitive to sudden parameter changes
• Warm water temperatures are essential
• Quarantine new fish carefully to prevent disease introduction
• Best suited for experienced aquarists or dedicated discus keepers

Product Photo is for reference only. Exact fish may vary in size and colour.