P Punkyduck AC Members Dec 17, 2006 18 0 0 36 Maryland Aug 26, 2007 #1 How many discus can you keep in a 40gallon breeder that would be planted and get weekly water changes?
How many discus can you keep in a 40gallon breeder that would be planted and get weekly water changes?
T TwoTankAmin X Apr 2, 2002 3,535 642 120 New York Aug 26, 2007 #2 I keep a duo plus 11 sterbai corys.
P Punkyduck AC Members Dec 17, 2006 18 0 0 36 Maryland Aug 26, 2007 #3 Do they need to be a pair ??Would a 40 long be okay just the same? 40br 36x18x16 vs 40Long 48x12x16. Last edited: Aug 26, 2007
Dkarc Orlando Discus Jul 25, 2005 200 0 0 37 Orlando, FL www.orlandodiscus.com.istemp.com Aug 26, 2007 #4 4 is a good number, and is the minimum I would ever keep together, regardless of tank size (unless they are a breeding pair). -Ryan
4 is a good number, and is the minimum I would ever keep together, regardless of tank size (unless they are a breeding pair). -Ryan
P Punkyduck AC Members Dec 17, 2006 18 0 0 36 Maryland Aug 26, 2007 #5 Will they all be able to stay when full grown?
Star_Rider AC Moderators Dec 21, 2005 11,731 1 38 67 Spanaway, Wa. Real Name Ed Aug 27, 2007 #6 I would suggest if you do keep them in the 40..you should up the water changes to atleast 2 weekly fairly large water changes. I do 40% in my 75 with 7 discus in it.
I would suggest if you do keep them in the 40..you should up the water changes to atleast 2 weekly fairly large water changes. I do 40% in my 75 with 7 discus in it.