Stripped Blue Turquoise Discus (Symphysodon spp.)

The Striped Blue Turquoise Discus is a spectacular Discus variety featuring brilliant turquoise-blue colouration combined with intricate horizontal and wavy striping across the body and fins.

As they mature, their colours and patterns become increasingly impressive, making them a stunning centrepiece for a dedicated Discus aquarium or carefully planned peaceful community setup.

Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Symphysodon spp.
• Common Name: Striped Blue Turquoise Discus
• Variety: Blue Turquoise / Striped
• Adult Size: Approximately 15–20cm
• Diet: Omnivore
• Temperature: 28–30°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Tank Level: Mid-Water
• Group Size: Ideally kept in groups when space allows
• Sex: Unsexed unless otherwise stated

Overview

Blue Turquoise Discus are a classic and highly popular Discus variety, prized for their incredible combination of electric blue and turquoise colouration with contrasting patterned stripes.

The exact pattern varies between individuals, with some developing heavier turquoise coverage while others display more pronounced contrasting stripes.

Juvenile Discus will continue to develop their colour, body shape and pattern as they mature, meaning their appearance can change considerably with age and good care.

Behaviour & Compatibility

Discus are generally peaceful, social cichlids that do best in a calm aquarium environment.

Suitable tankmates can include:

• Cardinal Tetras
• Rummy Nose Tetras
• Sterbai Corydoras
• German Blue Rams
• Other peaceful Discus-compatible species

Tankmates should be able to comfortably tolerate the higher temperatures required by Discus.

Avoid aggressive, highly boisterous or extremely fast-feeding species that may stress the Discus or prevent them from feeding properly.

Aquarium Setup

Striped Blue Turquoise Discus require a warm, clean and stable aquarium with excellent filtration and consistent water quality.

A suitable setup can include:

• Open swimming areas
• Driftwood
• Tall plants
• Smooth substrate or bare-bottom setups
• Gentle to moderate water movement
• Good biological filtration

Regular water changes are particularly important, especially when raising younger Discus.

Discus appreciate stability, so avoiding sudden changes in temperature and water parameters is important.

Feeding

Discus should be offered a high-quality and varied diet to support healthy growth, body condition and strong colouration.

Suitable foods include:

• Quality Discus pellets or granules
• Frozen bloodworms
• Brine shrimp
• Mysis shrimp
• Quality frozen Discus foods
• Other suitable high-protein prepared foods

Juvenile Discus benefit from smaller, more frequent meals while growing.

Why We Love Them

The Striped Blue Turquoise Discus is everything people love about Discus — elegant shape, incredible colour and a commanding presence in the aquarium.

Their shimmering turquoise-blue pattern becomes particularly impressive as they mature, and a group of adult Blue Turquoise Discus swimming together can create an absolutely spectacular display.

For aquarists looking for a true showpiece freshwater fish, they're hard to beat.

Product photos are for reference only. As these are live fish, exact size, colour, body pattern and markings will vary between individuals.