Description

Fire Red Snake Discus Fish, is a vibrant reddish orange discus fish displaying fine white snake skin lines through the body. The Fire Red Snake Discus does not have any black freckles or bars making this discus fish stand out and very bright in you aquarium. This discus fish is colorful when they are small and the color intensifies as they mature. Males and females both look the same at 12 months old. Their diet should include freeze dried krill and frozen bloodworms for maximum growth and color. Adults will grow to 7 inches and are very prolific when they start their spawning cycle. The Fire Red Snake Discus Fish is a colorful addition to your tropical fish tank and will contrast well with other discus fish and landscape in the aquarium.

Discus fish are native to the slow and warm tropical waters of the Amazon River. They eat a variety of fresh water shrimp, worms, insects, and aquatic vegetation. In the wild, discus fish colors are limited to a few varieties which are earth tone in color. This helps to protect them from predators by allowing them to blend into their natural habitat. Through selective cross breeding, tank raised discus fish are now available to the hobbyist in a wide range of vivid colors, like the Fire Red Snake Discus Fish.