{"product_id":"red-ghost-discus-copy","title":"Vietnamese Heckle × Turquoise Discus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"93d36884-8b23-448d-9d79-22b324e4ef29\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eVietnamese Heckle × Turquoise Discus (Symphysodon spp. – Hybrid Variant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eA rare and striking hybrid Discus combining the bold vertical “heckle bar” with the vibrant patterning of the Turquoise lineage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eThis Vietnamese Heckle × Turquoise Discus is a stunning hybrid that blends the wild beauty of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eHeckel Discus\u003c\/strong\u003e with the vivid coloration and patterning of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eTurquoise Discus\u003c\/strong\u003e. These fish often display a strong central vertical bar — the signature “heckle bar” — along with turquoise-blue striations, red accents, and a shimmering body tone. The hybrid’s appearance varies from fish to fish, making each one visually unique. Like all Discus, they thrive in warm, soft, pristine water and make exceptional centerpiece fish for high-end planted or species-only aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experienced aquarists; Discus and warm planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 litres (larger recommended for groups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28–31°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; ideal with calm warm-water species (e.g., cardinals, rams, corydoras)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42485038219341,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/IMG-3424.jpg?v=1786592655","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/red-ghost-discus-copy","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}