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Albino
Albino Leopard
Symphysodon sp.
Hard
Description
The Albino Leopard combines the characteristic leopard spots with a light background and red albino eyes. It is a rare and visually impressive pattern.
🌍 Origin & History
A rare combination of the albino gene and the leopard pattern (spots). Created by crossing albino fish with Leopard discus.
Appearance
Cream-blue body with reddish-brown spots distributed across the surface. Red albino eyes. The spots are less contrasting than those of a normal Leopard due to the absence of melanin.
🧬 Genetic background
Albino × Leopard. Leopard spots on an albino light background. Both genes are recessive, requiring two carriers each.
Recommended water parameters
pH
6–7
TDS
100–200 ppm
Temperature
28–30°C
GH
2–7 °dGH
⚠ Don't chase the exact water values — stability is what matters most. Discus from European farms are already used to harder water with a higher pH.
13–17 cm
Size
10–15 ani
Lifespan
200L
Min. tank
Care
Standard for albino.
Breeding
Difficult.
💡 Practical tips
- →The leopard pattern becomes more visible as the fish grows
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