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Golden / Beige
Golden Tiger
Symphysodon sp.
Medium
Description
Golden Tiger features broad golden-orange stripes on a light gold background, creating a subtle and elegant contrast.
🌍 Origin & History
Golden Tiger combines the golden background of Golden with the broad Tiger stripes. It was created by crossing Golden with Tiger Turquoise.
Appearance
It has a light gold body adorned with more intense broad golden-orange (tiger) stripes. The stripes are thick and provide a subtle contrast to the background. Its eyes are orange-reddish in color.
🧬 Genetic background
Golden × Tiger Turquoise. The broad (tiger) stripes of Turquoise overlay the golden background of Golden.
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 to breed.
💡 Practical tips
- →The subtle contrast of the stripes becomes more evident with side lighting.
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