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Turquoise / Blue
Blue Tiger Snake
Symphysodon sp.
Medium
Description
The Blue Tiger Snake features a striking pattern that combines tiger stripes and snakeskin elements against a turquoise-blue background.
🌍 Origin & History
This is the blue version of the Red Tiger Snake, characterized by wide tiger stripes and fine snakeskin lines on a turquoise-blue backdrop.
Appearance
It has a turquoise-blue body adorned with wide (tiger) stripes and fine (snakeskin) lines. The complex blue pattern is complemented by bright red eyes.
🧬 Genetic background
Genetically, it is a combination of Blue Turquoise × Tiger × Snakeskin, exhibiting a complex pattern against a blue background.
Recommended water parameters
pH
6–7
TDS
100–230 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
Care requirements are standard.
Breeding
Breeding is relatively straightforward.
💡 Practical tips
- →The blue background pattern is particularly spectacular.
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