A little about us.

Southwest Discus Hatchery has been keeping and breeding Discus for over 11 years. Currently we are breeding Leopard Bulldogs with 4 pairs, each pair housed in their own 29 gallon tank. In all I have more than 60 tanks with several different strains of Discus available. Because there are so many beautiful strains avaiable we just cannot breed them all. We now import some of the best Discus types to keep up with local demand from Malaysia Leading Discus Breeders. Below are a few Discus we currently are working with.

  • Bulldog Leopards
  • Albino Turquoise
  • Blue Diamonds
  • Angel Blue Diamonds
  • Spotted Leopards
  • White Butterflys

A little about Discus

Leopard pair

 

Native to the Amazon Basin of South America, discus (Symphysodon spp.) are freshwater cichlid fish related to angelfish. Their common name comes from their round, flattened bodies, which resemble a dish or disc and are six to eight inches both long and tall. Their genus name, Symphysodon, means “jaw grinder.” Large-lipped carnivores, they take in food, such as worms, insects, and crustaceans, grind it up, spit it out, and pick it up again for regrinding before swallowing.


In the wild, discus live in a unique freshwater environment. At certain times of the year, the water is very warm—up to 30°C (86°F) —and highly acidic. They also prefer “soft” water, which has low mineral content.

 

Spotted pair

About this Site

Here at Southwest Discus Hatchery we can help you with purchasing your first Discus or your next set of breeders. We will show you if care is taken, the discus will thrive in the aquarium. Much information is available for the potential Discus hobbyist or breeder and we are here to help. As Discus are long-lived, the aquarist can have the enjoyment of these friendly fish for ten to twelve years.

 

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