Penang Eruption Discus, Proven Breeding Pair

It’s a hot, humid day in mid-June and the sun hangs high above. I’m at the summer carnival that’s held each year in the center of my small hometown in Pennsylvania. At eight years old, I only anticipate Christmas morning more than this carnival. My parents give me money for games, rides, and treats. I’ve ridden the merry-go-round twice, and had a corndog before running over to the ice cream stand for an orange creamsicle. These aren’t confections from a box. They’re made fresh with milk from the dairy just a few miles away. My eyes widen as the man behind the cart dips the long, smooth vanilla cylinder into the orange glaze. He pulls it out and lets it set. Then, he hands me the towering orange treat. It’s flawless. This creamsicle is the exact color of the spots on this penang eruption discus. As I lick my treat I savor the flavor of the tangy orange meeting the cool creamy center. Now, the vanilla ice cream starts to peek through the orange. It’s at this point the patterns and colors most strong resemble that of the penang eruption disc. Gazing into my tank at these gorgeous specimens brings me back to the carefree days of my youth, the excitement, of the carnival, and the perfect treat that I waited all year to enjoy.