Yellow Melon Discus

The Yellow Melon Discus is a beautiful selectively bred discus variety prized for its bright golden-yellow to lemon-yellow body coloration and classic round discus shape. This elegant fish brings vibrant color and graceful movement to planted aquariums and discus display tanks.

Known for their calm temperament and social nature, Yellow Melon Discus thrive when kept in groups in a spacious aquarium with stable water conditions. Their striking coloration makes them a true centerpiece fish for freshwater aquariums.

Why Aquarists Love Yellow Melon Discus

• Brilliant solid yellow to golden coloration
• Elegant round discus body shape
• Peaceful temperament suitable for community discus tanks
• Beautiful centerpiece fish for planted aquariums

Behavior & Compatibility

Yellow Melon Discus are peaceful, social cichlids that should be kept in groups to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior.

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 prefer aquariums with warm, clean water and stable conditions.

Recommended aquarium features include:

• Spacious tank with open swimming areas
• Live plants and driftwood
• Fine sand or smooth gravel substrate
• Efficient filtration with gentle water movement

Diet and Feeding

Yellow Melon Discus are omnivores and require a varied diet.

Recommended foods include:

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

A varied diet helps maintain vibrant color and healthy growth.

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 Yellow Melon Discus is a selectively bred aquarium strain, originally developed from wild discus species native to the Amazon River basin in South America.

Add vibrant golden color and elegance to your aquarium with the Yellow Melon Discus, a stunning discus variety that makes a beautiful centerpiece in any freshwater display tank. 🐟