Pigeon blood discus Discus — Variety Guide

Pigeon blood discus — one of the discus varieties owners search for by name.

Pigeon blood discus Discus — photo used in our Discus guide

Pigeon blood discus is one of the discus varieties people look up by name. This page answers the questions owners actually type about pigeon blood discus, then points you to the sourced discus care guidance that applies to every variety.

The "king of the aquarium" — stunning, sensitive, and unforgiving of sloppy water. Not for beginners.

Quick answer: Pigeon blood discus is a variety of discus. Everything on this page is discus-level guidance — we do not invent variety-specific numbers.

The care below is discus-level guidance from our species hub, sourced to Merck Veterinary Manual — Aquarium and Pond Fish and RSPCA — Fish care. It applies to Pigeon blood discus exactly as it applies to every other discus variety. We do not publish variety-specific temperament, lifespan or weight numbers that we cannot source.

Water: warm, soft, clean, constant

Target 82–88°F (28–31°C), pH 5.5–7.0, very low hardness, and nitrate under 20 ppm via large frequent water changes (often 50%+ daily in breeding setups, 30–50% several times a week for display). Use a quality heater and reliable filter; a temperature drop of a few degrees can trigger illness. Dechlorinate all replacement water.

Tank, group, and tank mates

A 55-gal (210 L) tank is a minimum for a group of 6 adults; bigger is better. Soft substrate, driftwood, and broad plants mimic the Amazon. Avoid boisterous or fin-nipping tank mates — discus are slow and peaceful. Keep with calm companions (small tetras, corydoras) or species-only. High flow stresses them; gentle filtration preferred.

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