Help with Discus ID

[JayDiscus]

So I was just wondering what type of discus strain this is? I was told it was an alenquer discus. It looks like it could be, maybe it's just bad genetics and it's colors aren't too good. If so do you guys think if I gave it proper care it will eventually color up? Thanks!

Here is the link to the photo:
https://imgur.com/a/SUSwvYq

[peewee1]

So I was just wondering what type of discus strain this is? I was told it was an alenquer discus. It looks like it could be, maybe it's just bad genetics and it's colors aren't too good. If so do you guys think if I gave it proper care it will eventually color up? Thanks!

Here is the link to the photo:
https://imgur.com/a/SUSwvYq

Could be a Red Alenquer cross. I have Alenquer with blue where this one shows red. I have Red Alenquer which shows no red at all. Yours has a chance to be a Red Alenquer but could also be a cross and not a true wild.

[peewee1]

Another thought. This appears to be a young fish. If so the color will change with aging, you know that. Since it has a reddish ting why not feed it red color enhancing foods in order to bring out that red?:

[JayDiscus]

Could be a Red Alenquer cross. I have Alenquer with blue where this one shows red. I have Red Alenquer which shows no red at all. Yours has a chance to be a Red Alenquer but could also be a cross and not a true wild.

I do have a feeling like it is a cross, usually when I get my hands on a couple of wilds they tend to have small bruises from transit and bickering which this shows, but that's not a surefire way to tell. Thanks for the input

[JayDiscus]

Another thought. This appears to be a young fish. If so the color will change with aging, you know that. Since it has a reddish ting why not feed it red color enhancing foods in order to bring out that red?:

Yup I'll definitely feed him some red enhancers while in quarantine. But the thing is when I out him in quarantine a couple hours ago he went completely dark and his body turned a dark red, like a red cover discus. I might treat for worms first and see how it goes. Maybe he'll color up after I deworm and feed some colorbits. Thanks again

[JayDiscus]

Here is an update with the discus not stressed he seems to be doing fine, but look at that unique color! I've never seen that before. This discus is already 6+ in. so maybe he won't change colors later on, but only time will tell.

https://imgur.com/a/4JIdpxQ