View Full Version : minimum tanksize for ONE discus
syddakyd
11-12-2007, 1:41 AM
i have a 30g tall(extra high). its footprint is that of a 15g so imagine 2 15g's on top of each other.
first off, can that be fine for just one discus and one bristlenose?
also, i see discus are usually kept in large groups but that is to prevent bullying. cichlids don't really school they are territorial so why do i never see discus kept 1 to a tank like angelfish?
and if you think a discus wouldnt work in that tank (for life) then what about one angelfish (with the bristlenose)
Nolapete
11-12-2007, 1:55 AM
Discus don't do well alone and shouldn't be kept singly. That tank is too small for 1 discus anyway.
syddakyd
11-12-2007, 2:10 AM
so what about an angel
Nolapete
11-12-2007, 2:35 AM
Angels would be fine for a while.
Mgamer20o0
11-12-2007, 2:56 AM
limited surface area and swimming space. i would stock it as a 15 gal maybe a 20.
pinkertd
11-12-2007, 8:38 AM
Although discus don't do the "traditional" schooling, they are very social fish and as such seem to be happier in a group. I've had small groups and large groups and the larger groups interact so much more. I haven't seen any territorial behavior in any discus that I've had. Protective while fanning eggs...yes, but not territorial at all. I think one discus or one angel would not be a good idea for the tank. For sure the discus would be lonely. Can you think a bit smaller size fish so that you could keep 2 of the same type of fish. Fish like friends of their own species!
nycsicktank
11-12-2007, 8:41 AM
how about a pair of rainbows?
Star_Rider
11-12-2007, 8:53 AM
I think you may find that discus will show some 'schooling' behaviors when they are kept in a group.
they will establish a pecking order but they do loosely school.
as mentioned, the tank has too small of a foot print for either species.
syddakyd
11-12-2007, 1:42 PM
the thing is i wanted a cichlid but i dont want anything that will dig up plants.
rams i am not to fond of. maybe kribensis but they CAN dig up plants i have read.
could i do a breeding pair of kribs with the bristlenose?
personally, id go with a few bolivian rams. they're tougher than german blue rams and are just as pretty. id know; i had bolivians for 2 years and they were wonderful, but a tad shy, fish.
syddakyd
11-12-2007, 2:59 PM
when you say a few, i assume you mean 2 since 2 may start breeding and attack everyone else, right?