Leopard Discus for Sale
Leopard Discus for Sale
Leopard discus are some of the most eye-catching fish in the hobby. Every fish is covered in dense red spots over a lighter base, a pattern that makes a group look like a living mosaic. Our leopards come from Tony Tan bloodlines and are chosen for clean patterning, round bodies and calm behavior.
What Leopard Discus Look Like
Leopard discus have a pale gold to light orange body covered head to tail in small, deep red spots. The spots should be crisp and even, without smudged patches. Panthera leopards carry a bolder, more broken pattern. Ring-gene leopards show spots that join into small rings for a lacy look. Colors deepen as the fish mature and settle into a stable tank.
Sizes We Offer
Our current stock includes young 3–3.5 inch leopards with the ring gene, Panthera leopards around 4.5 inches, and leopards at 5–5.5 inches. Young fish are a good fit if you want to grow out a group and watch the pattern develop. Larger fish give you full color right away and settle quickly into a show tank. Stock changes often, so check the shop for what's available today.
Care Basics
Keep leopard discus warm, around 82–86°F, in soft, clean water with steady parameters. Regular water changes do more for color and growth than anything else. Feed small meals several times a day: a quality high-protein mix, frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp all work well. Discus do best in groups of five or more in a tank sized for adult fish. Calm tankmates help them feel secure.
New arrivals should go through a short quarantine before joining your main tank. Our quarantine basics guide walks through setup, acclimation and the first few days.
Breeding Notes
Leopards are a popular pick for breeders because the spotted pattern passes along in many pairings. When a pair forms, they'll clean a vertical surface such as a cone or slate, lay eggs, and fan them together. Fry feed on the slime coat of both parents for the first days. Stable warm water, low nitrates and a quiet spot give a pair the best chance. Ring-gene fish are often used to add rings to the pattern in future spawns.
Shipping and Visits
We ship live discus overnight Monday through Wednesday, so fish arrive Tuesday through Thursday in any U.S. state. See how we ship live discus overnight for packing and timing details. Prefer to choose in person? Visits to our home-based fish room in Orland Park, IL, near Chicago, are by appointment only. Call 815-557-3966 to schedule.
Have questions? Read our shipping and visit FAQ or browse all discus in the shop.
