Orange Melon Discus

Orange Melon Discus fish is a popular variety of the Discus fish (Symphysodon spp.), known for its vibrant, warm orange hue that covers most of its body, often contrasted with subtle white or yellow highlights. These freshwater fish are part of the cichlid family and are native to the Amazon River Basin, though this variety is selectively bred for its coloration.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Discus are generally peaceful and calm fish, but because they are cichlids, they can be aggressive toward one another, particularly when they are attempting to pair off and spawn. If the fish are unable to compete, they should be removed. The majority of serious hobbyists keep their discus separate from other species.

IV. Species compatibility

• Siamese Algae Eater
• Dwarf Gouramis
• Harlequin Rasbora
• Rummy Nose Tetra
• Cardinal Tetra
• Neon Tetra
• Pencil Fish
• Pleco Fish

V. How to feed this species?

As omnivores, they will thrive on Shrimp Pellets, Aqueon Tropical Flakes, Color Flakes, Spirulina Flakes, Tropical Granules, and Algae Rounds. Both frozen and live foods should be given to the animals as treats or to encourage spawning. Beef heart is not harmful, but it is not a natural food for discus, which some hobbyists and breeders feed them. Rotate their diet daily and only feed them what they can eat in two to three minutes, once or twice a day for best results.

Myth busted

You need to put your discus in a discus-only tank.

Recommended food 

• Optimum Cichlid Quick Red

• StarFarms True Colour – Cichlid Feed – 100gm

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