discus

[DaisyTattoo]

Are Discus hard to keep? What fish are they compatible with? :hi:

[FishHunter8]

There is a ton of stuff on this. Do a search. good luck.

[fish_breeder_05]

some would say even more dificult than delaicate SW.

[Dkarc]

Depends if you're willing to meet a few of their basic requirements...warm water (mid 80's), frequent water changes (50% 1-2x a week at minimal) and a tank with good filtration. Those are the basics, with the emphasis on the frequent water changes....the more the better!! Discus arent that hard if you just follow the basics...nor are they as fragile as most people would say they are. In fact, discus are pretty **** hardy...they can take a lot before they keel over dead. The foods they require need a bit higher protein and fat content then most fish. As far as tankmates goes....tetras, cory's, plecos, rams, tiger barbs and a few other's.

-Ryan

[Flowerhorn916]

Ryan could I keep some discus in w/ Severums (poor mans discus ;)) my sevs are not at all mean mabey I will get 1 cheap one and check it out.

[Dkarc]

Ryan could I keep some discus in w/ Severums (poor mans discus ;)) my sevs are not at all mean mabey I will get 1 cheap one and check it out.

No idea on that one....you can certainly try it, but be sure to get a discus from a local breeder or dealer, not a LFS...so you can get atleast a healthy discus that wont hide in your tank.

-Ryan

[kcooley]

no severums... they are fin nippers. they will **** the discus off and they will hide.

discus, tetras, and rams... stick to local species.