When do Discus develop their color?

Question

I just purchased 2 King Cobra, 1 Brilliant German and 1 Mandarin Orange. They arrived yesterday and they're all orange right now, with some distinguishing features. I can tell the Cobras by their vertical stripes and the Brilliant German has a silvery-purple around the edges with vertical and horizontal stripes. But, how old are they when they usually develop their FULL color?

Thank you!! :)

Karen

Answer 1

Full color sometimes doesn't develop until the fish is adult size and sexually mature, or around a year to 16 months old. Most Discus will get full colors at about 5-6" long though, assuming proper care and diet of course.

MM