Discus tetra (Brachychalcinus orbicularis)

Scientific name: Brachychalcinus orbicularis Valenciennes, 1850

The Discus tetra (Brachychalcinus orbicularis) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–24°C (64–75°F). Native range: South America, Coastal drainages of Suriname and Guyana.

Discus tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F)

Biology

Feeds on worms, insects, crustaceans and plant matter.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Brachychalcinus orbicularis
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 25 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Coastal drainages of Suriname and Guyana.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=1,000-2,000)