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Golden / Beige
Golden Leopard Snake
Symphysodon sp.
Medium
Description
The Golden Leopard Snake combines all the elements of the three lines on a golden background.
🌍 Origin & History
Complex hybrid: Golden × Leopard Snakeskin. It combines the golden base with the complex leopard-snakeskin pattern.
Appearance
Golden body with fine lines (snakeskin) and spots (leopard) superimposed. Dense and complex pattern on a bright golden background. Orange-reddish eyes.
🧬 Genetic background
Golden × Leopard Snakeskin. Triple heritage: golden base + fine snakeskin lines + leopard spots.
Recommended water parameters
pH
6–7
TDS
100–220 ppm
Temperature
28–30°C
GH
2–8 °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.
Breeding
Relatively easy.
💡 Practical tips
- →The triple complex pattern is unique to each specimen
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