Are Discus Right for Me?

[anonapersona]

You mean 6 will show less aggression, correct?

6 or more is a good number to have - provided you have the tank space.

Yes, you want at least 6 so the aggression is spread out and no one fish takes too much of it.

 

[125gJoe]

Yes, you want at least 6 so the aggression is spread out and no one fish takes too much of it.

Yes, I agree.. I was just clarifying a little bit.....

 

[PumaWard]

If you are willing to get adult discus, then you may have the ideal situation, minus the loaches, the otos, and the SAEs.

I have never had a problem with otos attaching to the slime coat of my discus nore have they ever attempted to do so. IMHO, otos will be fine with discus... even more, they are herbivores (unlike many plecos), so if they're getting enough food, they shouldn't ever have the need to suck on another fish.