Leopard Skin Discus

The leopard skin discus variation was bred by Jack Wattley in the 1970s and once commanded an incredible price. We have to give Mr. Wattley some homage for all he has done for the discus fish, and in fact he still breeds and sells his fine discus. Our AquariumFish.com discus are bred in Singapore and are reasonably priced (for an expensive variant) and very suitable for the community planted or discus aquarium. Leopard discus are primarily red and feature a spotted and lined color pattern.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a reliable heater, gentle but strong filtration, and a bare bottom or fine sand for easy cleaning. Keep the tank in a quiet spot. Discus need very clean water.

Feeding: Feed small meals of quality discus pellets or granules a few times a day, and remove uneaten food within a few minutes, since leftovers quickly foul the water. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp. New arrivals may need frozen food for a while before they accept pellets.

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: Red discus keep their brightest color with clean water, a varied diet and a color-enhancing discus food.