Red Rose Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) A vibrant showpiece discus with rich red tones and elegant round form. The Red Rose Discus is a true centrepiece fish, prized for its deep rose-red to crimson coloration and perfectly rounded discus shape. Selectively bred for intensity and clarity of colour, this variety stands out beautifully against planted aquariums and dark backgrounds. Like all discus, Red Roses prefer pristine, stable water conditions and thrive in warm, well-maintained aquariums. They are peaceful and do best in groups, where their natural social behaviour can shine. With the right care, high-quality diet, and consistent maintenance, these stunning fish reward aquarists with confident behaviour and breathtaking colour development. Need to Know: Recommended For: Intermediate to experienced aquarists and discus enthusiasts Minimum Tank Size: 250 litres (larger for groups) Temperature Range: 28–30°C pH Range: 5.5–7.0 Recommended School Size: 5+ for best social behaviour Compatibility: Peaceful; best with other discus and calm, warm-water species Max Size: 18–20 cm Shipping Disclaimer: All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide. Special Requests: If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped. Rural Shipping: Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/
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