White Diamond Discus
The White Diamond Discus is an elegant and highly sought-after discus variety known for its pure white to pearl-white body coloration and smooth, pattern-free appearance. Its clean and refined look gives the fish a “diamond-like” brilliance under aquarium lighting, making it a stunning centerpiece in any discus aquarium.
Because of its striking simplicity and graceful swimming behavior, the White Diamond Discus is often featured in modern planted aquariums and professional discus display tanks. When kept in stable water conditions and proper lighting, their bright coloration becomes even more impressive.
Why Aquarists Love White Diamond Discus
• Beautiful pure white diamond-like coloration
• Smooth body with minimal patterning
• Elegant round discus body shape
• Stunning centerpiece fish for planted aquariums
Behavior & Compatibility
White Diamond Discus are peaceful and social fish that thrive when kept in groups.
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 stable water conditions 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
Regular water changes are important for maintaining excellent water quality.
Diet and Feeding
White Diamond 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 healthy growth and coloration.
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 White Diamond Discus is a selectively bred aquarium strain, derived from wild discus species native to the Amazon River basin in South America.
Add elegance and brilliance to your aquarium with the White Diamond Discus, a stunning discus variety that serves as a beautiful centerpiece in any freshwater aquarium. 🐟
