Rose Red Discus for Sale
Rose Red discus are a deep, warm red strain, the kind of solid color that makes a tank feel finished. They appear in our homepage premium collection for a reason: strong color, round bodies and show-tank presence. Ours come from Tony Tan bloodlines, are quarantined before sale and ship overnight when in stock.
What Rose Red Discus Look Like
A good Rose Red has an even, saturated red body with little distracting pattern, so the color reads as one rich glow. Fins often carry the same red wash. Color builds with age, diet and clean water, so fish continue to improve as they settle. Compared with softer Melons or Valentines, Rose Reds push toward a deeper red that holds up under bright aquarium light.
Sizes We Offer
Our Rose Red listing is at 5.75 inches, near-adult size with color and body already developed for display. Fish in this range suit a show tank or a hobbyist adding reds to an established group. This size can sell through between shipments; when the shop shows sold out, email or call us about the next arrival.
Shop: Rose Red 5.75in, $295 (sold out, ask about restock)
Care Basics
Keep Rose Reds warm, around 82–86°F, in soft, clean water with steady parameters. Frequent water changes support deep color. Feed several small meals a day: a high-protein discus mix, frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp. Color-oriented foods can help the reds. Keep discus in groups of five or more with peaceful tankmates. New arrivals should go through quarantine before the main tank.
Breeding Notes
Deep red strains are popular with breeders aiming for clean, saturated color in the fry. Pairing Rose Red to Rose Red helps keep that solid look. Near-adult fish around 5.75 inches are approaching or at pairing size. A pair will clean a cone or slate, spawn and fan the eggs together. Stable warm water and a quiet room give the best chance.
Shipping and Visits
We ship live discus overnight Monday through Wednesday to all 50 U.S. states, with arrival Tuesday through Thursday. Prefer to choose in person? Visits to our home-based fish room in Orland Park, IL, near Chicago, are by appointment only, no walk-ins. Call (815) 557-3966 or email exoticdiscus.sales@gmail.com to schedule. Browse all discus in the shop.
FAQ
Are Rose Red discus in stock?
Check the Rose Red product page. When sold out, contact exoticdiscus.sales@gmail.com or (815) 557-3966 about the next Tony Tan shipment.
How is Rose Red different from Valentine or Royal Ruby Red?
Rose Red targets a deep, even red on a near-adult body. Valentines lean warm red-orange. Royal Ruby Red is a separate younger listing when available, so compare photos on each product page.
Do you ship Rose Reds overnight?
Yes. When in stock, we ship overnight Monday through Wednesday to every U.S. state. Appointment-only pickup is also available in Orland Park, IL.