{"product_id":"blue-turquioise-discus","title":"Blue Turquoise Discus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Turquoise Discus (Symphysodon discus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA selectively bred variant of the wild discus, the Blue Turquoise is prized for its vivid turquoise-blue body overlaid with striking red striations and a rounded, regal profile. This peaceful, intelligent cichlid is a true centrepiece fish, best displayed in a dedicated species tank with soft, warm, pristine water and a calm environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 200 litres (tall tank preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 28–30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 6.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Hardness: Soft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Peaceful, social\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Carnivore — high-quality pellets, frozen bloodworms, beef heart, brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Size: 15–20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: 10–15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare Level: Advanced (requires excellent water quality and stable parameters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOther discus, peaceful tetras (cardinal, rummy-nose), corydoras, and ram cichlids. Best kept in groups of 5+ for natural behaviour and reduced stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmazon River basin, South America (selectively bred aquarium variant, family Cichlidae)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"7-9cm","offer_id":58957186138272,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/ImageComingSoon_Default_7c8c5e0e-ac0b-43b0-8f82-41306db79ef4.png?v=1776915827","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/blue-turquioise-discus","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}