High body wild browns

High Body Wild Brown Discus

Scientific Name: Symphysodon spp.

The High Body Wild Brown Discus brings the classic beauty of wild-type discus into the aquarium, featuring natural earthy brown coloration, subtle vertical barring, and iridescent blue to turquoise accents. The high-body form gives these fish a particularly tall, rounded profile that creates an impressive presence as they mature.

Unlike heavily developed color strains, Wild Brown Discus are prized for their natural appearance and understated beauty, making them an excellent choice for aquarists looking to create an authentic Amazon-inspired display.

High Body Wild Browns are peaceful, social fish that thrive in warm, clean water with stable parameters. They do best with other discus and peaceful, warm-water tankmates. Excellent water quality and a varied, high-quality diet will encourage healthy growth and bring out their natural coloration.

Care Information:
Care Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore – premium discus pellets, frozen foods, brine shrimp, bloodworms, and other high-quality foods
Temperature: 82–86°F (28–30°C)
pH: 5.5–7.0
Adult Size: Approximately 6–8 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons for a small group; 75+ gallons recommended

Available Sizes: Select your desired size when ordering. Because these are live fish, actual size, coloration, patterning, and body shape may vary slightly.

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Please Note: The photo shown is representative of the variety. The exact fish received may vary from the fish pictured.