Wild Caught Marimari Center Bar Discus 4” – The Rare Amazonian Cross
For the dedicated biotope enthusiast seeking something truly unique, the Wild Caught Marimari Center Bar Discus is an exceptional find. Sourced from the Marimari region of the Amazon basin, these specific discus are highly prized for their defining feature: a bold, prominent center vertical bar that echoes the iconic look of the true Heckel discus. Often considered natural "Heckel Crosses," they blend this striking dark bar with a beautiful earthy base coloration and subtle, iridescent blue striations. At a versatile 4 inches in size, these sub-adult specimens are in the perfect stage of development to adapt to your captive water conditions and grow into magnificent, fully colored adults. Owning a group of Marimari Center Bars brings a piece of natural evolutionary history directly into your blackwater display.
Wild Caught Marimari Center Bar Discus 4" (Symphysodon sp.)Key Features
Prominent Center Bar: Features the highly sought-after, thick dark middle bar characteristic of natural Heckel crosses.
Unique Marimari Locality: Ethically collected from a specific region known for producing these fascinating and beautiful natural variants.
Ideal 4-Inch Size: Robust enough to handle transport beautifully, yet young enough to properly acclimate to your aquarium's routine.
Natural Amazonian Beauty: Displays a warm, earthy reddish-brown body with emerging blue/turquoise highlights that will intensify as they grow.
Fascinating Schooling Fish: Highly social and intelligent cichlids that exhibit complex natural behaviors when kept in a proper group.
Wild Caught Marimari Center Bar Discus 4" (Symphysodon sp.) Care Requirements
Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons is required. As a schooling species, they absolutely must be kept in groups of at least 5-6 individuals to feel secure and establish a natural hierarchy.
Water Temperature: 82–86°F (28–30°C). Warm water is strictly necessary to maintain their immune system and proper digestion.
pH Range: 4.5–6.5. They thrive in soft, acidic conditions. Utilizing botanical tannins (such as Indian Almond leaves or alder cones) is highly recommended to recreate their native blackwater habitat.
Diet: Carnivorous/Omnivorous. These wild-caught specimens have been carefully conditioned in our facility. Feed a high-quality, protein-rich diet including premium discus granules, freeze-dried blackworms, and frozen foods like bloodworms and mysis shrimp.
Tank Mates: Must be kept with peaceful, heat-tolerant species. Ideal companions include Cardinal Tetras, Rummy Nose Tetras, Sterbai Corydoras, and warm-water Loricariidae.
Why Choose Our Wild Caught Marimari Center Bar Discus 4" (Symphysodon sp.)
Acclimating wild discus requires expertise and patience. At Amazonia Tropical Fish LLC, our 4" Marimari Center Bar Discus undergo a rigorous, multi-week quarantine process. They are prophylactically treated for internal and external parasites and are verified to be eating well before they are ever offered for sale. You are receiving premium, stabilized wild stock.
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