Can I keep 2 discus in my 32 gallon plant tank? I was thinking of getting a couple small ones, but someone told me my tank would be too small. Opinions? Thanks.
Gord.
Gord.
Discus in a 32 gallon
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Well, I was just reading Jack, the expert in the "Ask Jack" section of Aquarium Fish magazine tell someone they could "easily" keep 2 discus in a 20. So, if it can "easily" be done in a 20 (I'm thinking...20TALL).....I'd say a 37 would be fine !
(YEEE DOGGIES !!! I wonder if I could squeeze two of them in my 29 with the angels, tetras and ram !! lol...most likely NOT, but if I had read that article before I got the angels, I might have been tempted to get the discus instead...it's probably a good thing things worked out the way they did
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(YEEE DOGGIES !!! I wonder if I could squeeze two of them in my 29 with the angels, tetras and ram !! lol...most likely NOT, but if I had read that article before I got the angels, I might have been tempted to get the discus instead...it's probably a good thing things worked out the way they did
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not for long
No, you cannot keep 2 discus, pretty much in any size tank. One will beat up the other. You need 5 or 6 or more. And they need 10 to 15 gallons each, 15 for the planted tank with 1xweekly water changes, 10 for more frequent 2x/wk water changes.
So, don't even bother until you have a 55 gallon tank or better.
I "kept" 23 discus in a 20 gallon, but I changed 50% of the water every day and siphoned the tank 2x/day. That lasted a month or two and then they moved up to bigger tanks as they grew from 1" to 2" to 4" and larger. Now they have ~10 gallons per fish.
No, you cannot keep 2 discus, pretty much in any size tank. One will beat up the other. You need 5 or 6 or more. And they need 10 to 15 gallons each, 15 for the planted tank with 1xweekly water changes, 10 for more frequent 2x/wk water changes.
So, don't even bother until you have a 55 gallon tank or better.
I "kept" 23 discus in a 20 gallon, but I changed 50% of the water every day and siphoned the tank 2x/day. That lasted a month or two and then they moved up to bigger tanks as they grew from 1" to 2" to 4" and larger. Now they have ~10 gallons per fish.
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The only way you could keep 2 discus in any size tank is if they're full size adults where a pecking order wouldnt hurt them as bad. Better would be if they're a pair. Other than that, dont get any small juvie's and expect them to grow out nicely.
-Ryan
-Ryan
Thats a 25 Gallon tank. I know because I have one.cyber_ecco said:
http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/tipsandtables/l/bltanksize.htm
Check that out.
anonapersona said:
Lol...guess you'll have to take that up with "Jack" the expert at Aquarium Fish magazine...
I agree with you BTW on the pair being adults and a bonded pair....but I think it could be done if the one attempting knows what they're doing and is very good with the upkeep AND..the two are a breeding bonded pair. Pretty expensive fish for experimenting on though...
true that. if you really want discus and not going to upgrade any time soon just get one. make sure that any fish that is going in with discus is q*ed and healthy. i have discus too. actualy, i found discus to be hardy fish in comperacing with many other fish. i have 3 at the moment and want more, so one probably will not look right. remember not to feed your discus live worms due to potential worm infestation inside them. i find beef hearts to be the best, but teach them to eat different foods.
could i keep 1 in a 55 planted community tank (18 tetras,4 gbrs, 3cories). ive never seen them up close and my lfs got 3 in last week, beautiful fish. ive been looking for a large peaceful centerpiece. will this work?
The reason they aren't generally recommended for community tanks is because of the high temperature they require. Discus need at least 85 degrees F I believe.