🐠 Discus 🐠 A South American cichlid native to the Amazon river basin in Brazil that requires more specialised care than your usual tropical freshwater fish. To keep discus, the water should be heated to 28-30°C, higher than the usual tropical standard of around 24°C. This elevated temperature increases their metabolism and appetite, resulting in faster growth, more vibrant colours, and a stronger immune system. Equally important is replicating the soft, acidic water of their natural habitat, c