Discus tank
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I would say probably not. Discus get to an 8-10" circle in size. That wouldn't leave much for swimming room. The general formula is 10 gallons per discus. Try http://discusasahobby.com
I have been researching there... I am hoping to upgrade my tank in the next year.
I have been researching there... I am hoping to upgrade my tank in the next year.
thanks I couldnt get the conversion chart to work online for some reason. I would say thats to small for a discus as they get relatively large. I look at my 29 gallon and I cant picture a discus in there just not enough room.
The rule of thumb for discus is 15 gallons per fish.
Discus can vary in size from 6-11 " as adults..one of the reasons some discus get so big is the way they are fed..they are fed a lot when young (to get them round)
there are different thoughts as to whether this is a good thing.
but they do get relatively large if you consider a 6" plate.
Another issue to consider is..discus generally are social and do best in groups the smallest being 4-5.
you can keep a mated pair in a 29 bare bottom with daily water changes.
but if you want a discus display tank..you'll need a larger tank.
Discus can vary in size from 6-11 " as adults..one of the reasons some discus get so big is the way they are fed..they are fed a lot when young (to get them round)
there are different thoughts as to whether this is a good thing.
but they do get relatively large if you consider a 6" plate.
Another issue to consider is..discus generally are social and do best in groups the smallest being 4-5.
you can keep a mated pair in a 29 bare bottom with daily water changes.
but if you want a discus display tank..you'll need a larger tank.