
Pigeon Spotted
Symphysodon sp.
Description
Pigeon Spotted is a warm background of Pigeon Blood featuring distinct spots distributed across its body. This is a rare and valued pattern.
🌍 Origin & History
Hybrid variety created by crossing Pigeon Blood with Leopard or Red Spotted Green discus. It combines the Pigeon Blood background with a spotted pattern.
Appearance
Body is orange-yellow with irregularly distributed red-brown or black spots on the surface. Black pepper on the snout. No vertical bars. Red eyes.
🧬 Genetic background
Pigeon Blood × Leopard / Red Spotted Green. The dominant PB gene combined with spotted genes (spots). Produces a discus with an orange background and red-brown spots distributed across its body.
Recommended water parameters
Care
Care is similar to that of Pigeon Blood.
Breeding
Fry vary greatly in pattern. Strict selection is necessary.
💡 Practical tips
- →The spot pattern becomes clearer at the age of 8-12 months
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