Pigeonblood Discus Fish 2.75 inch

The Pigeonblood discus is a vividly colored fish that will make a big splash of color in your freshwater tropical aquarium. It has been bred to produce rich, bold colors and an engaging pattern of markings. The head and the body of the Pigeonblood discus are light colored, although its head is often more colorful than the base color of its body. The Pigeonblood discus has an all over pattern of striations that form intricately connected patterns. The striations vary in color from fish to fish, but they are typically dark orange, brownish red, or a vibrant red. The head of the Pigeonblood discus has whitish blue striations. The pectoral and dorsal fins of the  Pigeonblood discus are covered in striations that appear as lines, and close to the tail fin the striations appear as spots. The half of the tail fin closest to its body also exhibits spotted striations.  Pigeonblood discus will have a sprinkling of black freckles on its body and head, like they were painted by an airbrush.

The Pigeonblood discus is a large, vibrantly colored fish, and its shape makes it unique among tropical fish. Collectors love the roundness of the discus fish. The Pigeonblood discus grows to about 8” in length, and it will be nearly as tall as it is wide. Its flat, round shape is enhanced by its full, rounded pectoral and dorsal fins. In a tropical aquarium, the shape, size, and vivid coloring of the Pigeonblood discus will make it a standout among your other fish. Pigeonblood discus are very hardy, disease resistant and have voracious appetites so they grow quickly.