Green Tefe Discus WILD

Dr. Pellegrin discovered this subspecies in the western Amazon basin of Brazil in a region called Tefé, hence this discus is referred to as the green discus or Tefé green discus. The green discus features a light olive green body with wide black vertical bands. Most Tefé discus develop small red spots on their body as they age, considered a desirable feature by wild discus enthusiasts. The larger and older this discus gets, the more color and red spots it displays. Kind of like people.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a reliable heater, gentle filtration, driftwood and dim lighting. Wild discus need very soft, acidic water and very clean, stable conditions.

Feeding: Start with frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp, then slowly add discus granules or pellets. Feed small meals a few times a day and remove anything uneaten within a few minutes.

Tankmates: Discus are calm and shy, so choose gentle tankmates that enjoy the same warm water: cardinal and rummynose tetras, sterbai corydoras and small plecos are popular choices. Avoid fast, boisterous or fin-nipping fish, and anything that competes hard for food. Many keepers avoid angelfish, which can bully discus and share diseases.

Living in groups: Discus are social and feel safest in a group. A single discus, or just two, tends to be stressed. When a pair forms to breed, they may claim part of the tank, so a group spreads out the attention.

Good to know: Tefé greens develop more red spotting as they mature. Like all wild discus, they need soft, acidic water and slow acclimation.