{"product_id":"red-marlboro-discus-symphysodon-aequifasciatus","title":"Red Marlboro Discus | Symphysodon aequifasciatus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"zmft0s\" data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eRed Marlboro Discus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eRed Marlboro Discus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning and highly recognizable discus variety known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eintense red body coloration combined with a bright white or pale face\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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When kept in groups and provided with excellent water quality, their coloration becomes deeper and more vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"yab836\" data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eWhy Aquarists Love Red Marlboro Discus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e• Bright \u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"794\"\u003edeep red body coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e• Distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"841\"\u003ewhite or pale face pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e• Elegant round discus body shape\u003cbr data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e• Stunning centerpiece fish for planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9a1ejl\" data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; 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