Could I keep tha in a 10 gal until they are grown out an what size is that exactly? Do you think after grown out that my other fish, the clown loaches and rainbows would be able to tolerate the 80-82 temp without causing them stress? I've always loved the discus but had already committed to other types of fish and didn't think it would be possible to make a change at this point.
Gauging Interest - PB/ Marlboro Red Discus
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I would not put them in a 10 gal tank. Growing out a discus would be to at least 4" and from dime size could take 6 to 8 months. Clowns and rainbows are pretty boisterous and discus require a calmer atmosphere.
While I would love for you to try discus, I have to suggest getting a separate 55 gal for them or dedicating your large tank to them.
The first and most important thing about successfully raising discus is: It is a discus tank first....anything else in the tank is secondary and must either be able to live as discus do or be moved.
I appreciate your honesty, I have a 55 gal but my show tank is the 130 and I can't put all the rest in the 55 gal. I guess it's just not meant to be. Thanks
Um, what is a "stendkers" in this context? A particularly well known breeder? A subspecies? I guess this outs me as a complete noob when it comes to discus.. 
I might go for one or two, depending on their expected adult size.
I might go for one or two, depending on their expected adult size.
Stendker Discus are imported from Germany by Discus Hans out of Maryland. They are top quality discus. Stendker is world renowned for the quality of discus they breed. Discus Hans has won numerous awards from the Stendkers he raises and sells. There are several strains of discus that Stendker produces. Pigeon Blood and Marlboro Red being just two.
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I have a 200 gallon that I could move it's current stock out.
I am thinking 10 - 15. Any suggestions.
I am thinking 10 - 15. Any suggestions.
I would grow them out in something smaller. They would get lost in that big of a tank at the size they are now. 10 to 15 once they are 4+ would still leave you plenty of room for a school of tetras, some cory cats (sterbai do well at higher temps), bn plecos....or more discus. Rule of thumb for a discus only tank is 10 gal per adult.
Thanks for the lowdown Snoop. Based on that and reading the rest of the thread I guess you had better count me out. Does't sound like you will have any trouble getting rid of these guys though...best of luck with your project.
Thanks for the lowdown Snoop. Based on that and reading the rest of the thread I guess you had better count me out. Does't sound like you will have any trouble getting rid of these guys though...best of luck with your project.
Thanks! Yeah, discus aren't for everyone, they take a bunch of time and because of their ultimate potential size a larger tank. Hopefully I can make this happen and those who want to try discus without spending a fortune can.
