Yellow Pigeon Blood Discus | The Golden Sovereign

Yellow Pigeon Blood Discus (Symphysodon spp.)

With its radiant golden-yellow coloring, delicate red speckling, and graceful, almost floating movements, the Yellow Pigeon Blood Discus is a spectacular centerpiece for the freshwater aquarium. Selectively bred for its distinctive coloration, this beautiful discus variety combines the elegance of a classic discus with a particularly striking palette.

Its warm yellow body is accented by intricate red markings associated with the Pigeon Blood strain. Each fish displays its own variation in pattern and intensity, making every specimen uniquely beautiful.

Discus are admired for their intelligence, social nature, and unmistakable presence. They are also sensitive fish that require attentive care, consistently excellent water quality, and a carefully maintained environment. For experienced aquarists, the Yellow Pigeon Blood Discus offers an exceptionally rewarding aquarium experience.

Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Symphysodon spp.
• Common Name: Yellow Pigeon Blood Discus
• Origin: Captive-bred ornamental variety; wild discus originate from the Amazon Basin in South America
• Adult Size: Approximately 6–8 inches
• Minimum Aquarium Size: 75 gallons recommended for a small group of adults
• Temperature: 82–86°F
• pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5, with stability especially important
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard, depending on breeding conditions
• Water Type: Freshwater
• Temperament: Generally peaceful, with an established social hierarchy
• Diet: High-quality discus pellets or granules, supplemented with appropriate frozen foods
• Care Level: Advanced
• Lifespan: Approximately 10–15 years with excellent care
• Compatibility: Other peaceful, warm-water species that tolerate discus temperatures and feeding requirements

Aquarium Considerations

Yellow Pigeon Blood Discus thrive in warm, stable, exceptionally clean water. Strong biological filtration, regular water changes, and careful monitoring of water parameters are essential.

These social fish generally do best in groups of five or more, provided the aquarium is large enough to accommodate them comfortably. Keeping too few can increase stress or allow dominant individuals to intimidate weaker fish.

Create a calm environment with open swimming space, subdued areas for shelter, and decorations without sharp edges. Avoid aggressive, overly energetic, or fin-nipping tankmates.

Discus can be sensitive to sudden environmental changes, so gradual acclimation and consistent husbandry are particularly important. When introducing new fish, a separate quarantine aquarium is strongly recommended.

Feeding

Offer a varied, nutritionally balanced diet formulated for discus. High-quality prepared foods can be supplemented with suitable frozen foods such as brine shrimp and mysis shrimp.

Feed modest portions and remove uneaten food promptly to maintain water quality.

Live Arrival Guarantee

The health and safe arrival of our aquatic residents are important to us.

Please inspect your shipment immediately upon delivery. If a fish arrives deceased, contact us at hello@thelovefern.com within 2 hours of confirmed delivery.

Your email must include:

• Your order number
• Clear photographs of the affected fish
• Photographs of the shipping bag and packaging
• A brief description of the issue

Live fish are not eligible for standard returns. Claims are subject to review under our Live Arrival Guarantee.

Questions about your order or your new aquatic resident? Contact us at hello@thelovefern.com.