Pigeon Snakeskin
Symphysodon sp.
Description
Pigeon Snakeskin combines the warm orange background of Pigeon Blood with the fine and complex line pattern of Snakeskin. An impressive visual hybrid.
🌍 Origin & History
A complex hybrid created by crossing Pigeon Blood with Snakeskin. It combines the dominant PB gene with the fine line pattern of Snakeskin. Popular in Asia and Europe.
Appearance
Orange-yellow body with a pattern of fine lines overlaid on the background. The fine stripes cover the body and gill plates. Black peppering on the snout. No major vertical bars. Red eyes.
🧬 Genetic background
Pigeon Blood × Snakeskin. Inherits the dominant PB gene (no stress bars, pepper) combined with the fine striping pattern of Snakeskin. Results in a discus with an orange-yellow background and wavy fine striations.
Recommended water parameters
Care
Care is similar to Pigeon Blood. Sensitive to water quality.
Breeding
Moderately difficult. The pattern stabilizes in the F2+ generations.
💡 Practical tips
- →The pattern clarifies as the fish grows
- →Subsequent crosses with pure PB reduce striping
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