Blue Discus Wild
Symphysodon aequifasciatus haraldi
Description
The Blue Discus Wild is the wild form of the most widely recognized discus species. The turquoise horizontal lines on a bluish-brown background give it the classic 'wild' appearance cherished by purists.
🌍 Origin & History
Rio Purus, Rio Madeira, and the tributaries of central Amazon (Brazil). Described by Schultz in 1960 as a subspecies haraldi.
Appearance
Bluish-brown body adorned with striking turquoise horizontal lines that cover the entire body, forehead, and fins. Nine vertical bars. Red eyes.
🧬 Genetic background
A subspecies of Symphysodon aequifasciatus. Characterized by horizontal blue-turquoise lines that extend across the entire body (unlike the Brown which has them limited to the forehead and fins).
Recommended water parameters
Care
Relatively adaptable for a wild variety. Tolerates parameters closer to well-treated tap water.
Breeding
Breeding is possible. The genetic foundation for most domestic Turquoise varieties.
💡 Practical tips
- →The most accessible wild for beginners in wilds
- →The horizontal lines become clearer after 8–12 months
- →The genetic ancestor of domestic Turquoise
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