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The discus, aka pompadour fish, is a genus of cichlid native to the Amazonian river basin in South America. These fish are prized in the aquarium industry due to their behaviors, body shape, and amazing colors and patterns. The discus fish keeping hobby is a multi-million dollar international industry, with […]

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