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Discus Fish  Bulgaria,Geotagged,Symphysodon aequifasciatus Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

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  1. That is one awesome fish, truly remarkable! Posted 11 years ago
    1. It is indeed, it looks like flames in the water. Posted 11 years ago
  2. By the way, you're on 16 new species this month, #4th place in the contest. Posted 11 years ago
    1. I'm working on it... I guess I should focus more on identifying my own species instead of helping the competitors... As you mentioned before, Graeme seems to have an endless supply of new species so I don't know if I will be able to catch up:) Posted 11 years ago
      1. There's time....3 weeks of it :) Posted 11 years ago
  3. what an amazing photo, well done Posted 11 years ago
    1. Thanks, Graeme, it took a lot of chasing before I could get a clear shot... Posted 11 years ago
  4. very good moment fot the fish Posted 11 years ago
  5. Truely awesome Posted 11 years ago

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''Symphysodon aequifasciatus'', the Blue discus, is a species of cichlid native to rivers of the Amazon Basin where it prefers deep waters, hiding between roots and in crevices in rocks. This species grows to a length of 13.7 centimetres SL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade as well as being important as a food fish for the local population.

Similar species: Cichliformes
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Nov 7, 2013. Captured in ulitsa "Vasil Levski" 2, 4003 Plovdiv, Bulgaria.