We are aware of the large number of ways that there are to categorise discus, whether it be by strain, species, varieties, show category, championship criteria etc.

Currently we use the following categories, These will be revised, depending on number and types of fish entered and should be used for guidance purpose only.

1 - Solid Red, Brown, Yellow including Brown, Yellow -

• includes Marlborough, Melon & San Merah, Golden, Red Rose etc.

2 – Solid Blue, Green

• includes Blue Diamond, Cobalt, Ocean Green, Angel Blue, Super Angel Diamond, Violet Reflection etc.

3 - Spotted

• includes any colour with a spot, Leopards, Red Spotted Greens, Red Spotted Snakeskins etc.

4 – Stripe, Striated

• includes SnakeSkin any colour and no spots, pigeon blood all varieties, Turquoise – includes, Blue, Red & Chequered etc.

5 – Wild

• includes Brown, Blue
• Heckels

6 - Open

• includes any colour variety not listed in classes 2 to 5