The ‘king of the aquarium’ with a round disc body and wavy red-turquoise pattern. Needs warm, pristine water.

• Scientific name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus
• Adult size: about 15 cm
• Temperature: 28–31 °C
• Water: pH 5.5–7.0
• Minimum tank size: 250 litres
• Temperament: peaceful community animal
• Diet: carnivore
• Care level: advanced

Best kept in a group of 5 or more. Each unit is one animal; add several to your cart to build a school or colony.

Supplied in oxygenated bags. Please acclimatise slowly using the drip or floating-bag method for 30–45 minutes before release.