Red Marlboro Discus

The Red Marlboro Discus is a stunning and highly recognizable discus variety known for its intense red body coloration combined with a bright white or pale face. This beautiful contrast gives the fish its distinctive “Marlboro” appearance and makes it one of the most popular discus strains in the aquarium hobby.

With its graceful swimming style and round discus shape, the Red Marlboro Discus is a perfect centerpiece fish for planted aquariums and discus display tanks. When kept in groups and provided with excellent water quality, their coloration becomes deeper and more vibrant.

Why Aquarists Love Red Marlboro Discus

• Bright deep red body coloration
• Distinctive white or pale face pattern
• Elegant round discus body shape
• Stunning centerpiece fish for planted aquariums

Behavior & Compatibility

Red Marlboro Discus are peaceful and social fish that do best when kept in groups of several individuals.

Suitable tank mates include:

• Cardinal Tetras
• Rummy Nose Tetras
• Corydoras Catfish
• Other peaceful discus varieties

Avoid aggressive or overly active fish that may stress discus.

Ideal Aquarium Setup

Discus thrive in aquariums with clean, stable water and warm temperatures.

Recommended aquarium features include:

• Spacious aquarium with open swimming areas
• Live plants and driftwood
• Fine sand or smooth gravel substrate
• Strong but gentle filtration

Diet and Feeding

Red Marlboro Discus are omnivores and benefit from a varied diet.

Recommended foods include:

• High-quality discus pellets
• Frozen bloodworms
• Brine shrimp
• Beef heart mixes
• Premium frozen or prepared discus foods

Recommended Tank Parameters

Temperature: 82 – 86°F (28 – 30°C)
pH: 5.5 – 7.0
KH: 1 – 5 dKH
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons for a small group

Size Information

Average Adult Size:
6 – 8 inches (15 – 20 cm)

Typical Sale Size:
2 – 4 inches (5 – 10 cm)

Origin

The Red Marlboro Discus is a selectively bred aquarium strain, derived from wild discus species native to the Amazon River basin in South America.

Add vibrant color and elegance to your aquarium with the Red Marlboro Discus, a beautiful discus variety that makes a stunning centerpiece in any freshwater aquarium