how much do (good) discus cost???
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Good question, I have a 20g hex I would love to put a discus in (it is empty now). How fast do they grow, would I have to get a larger tank quickly? My LFS had babies the size of a silver dollar (the coin, not the fish) for $29.
The general suggestion for keeping Discus is 10 gallons per fish.
Some may not like this, but I would suggest starting with a 55 gallon (popular size), and getting 4 Discus. They like the comfort of schooling. I would never recommend a solo Discus in an aquarium.
Some may not like this, but I would suggest starting with a 55 gallon (popular size), and getting 4 Discus. They like the comfort of schooling. I would never recommend a solo Discus in an aquarium.
some reasons I haven't touch discus:
Crazy price
Picky eater
Picky about water
Sick easily
Stores offer almost no guarantee on discus (No return, no exchange policy)
But man, I wish i can have some in my tank, I really do
Crazy price
Picky eater
Picky about water
Sick easily
Stores offer almost no guarantee on discus (No return, no exchange policy)
But man, I wish i can have some in my tank, I really do
Good is a very relative term when pricing fish ..especially Discus.
Pop here sell Discus at good prices..and the stock is pretty nice.
Discus prices will vary yopu can actually find good stock starting at $15-20 per fish.. but the colors may not be as vibrant or wild. some strains will command a higher price.
I highly suggest you get your Discus from a reputatble breeder or a supplier that get their fish from a reputable breeder.
local or hobby breeders may sell you their fish at lower prices..
I do not usually recommend you purchase Discus from LFS. their stock is generally lower quality and they ask high prices.. believe me if you find a local breeder you will see the difference.
discus should get 10 per adult fish.
calculate juveniles as adult when pruchasing. you can raise juvies in smaller , growout , tanks
usually recomended to raise juvie discus in Bare bottom tanks. in essence it it much easier to maintain a bare bottom. juvies will need several feedings per day and the uneaten food should be cleaned up daily.. this = water changes.
daily 20-30%
first.. they are not difficult fish to raise. but will require a wel established maint schedule.
Pop here sell Discus at good prices..and the stock is pretty nice.
Discus prices will vary yopu can actually find good stock starting at $15-20 per fish.. but the colors may not be as vibrant or wild. some strains will command a higher price.
I highly suggest you get your Discus from a reputatble breeder or a supplier that get their fish from a reputable breeder.
local or hobby breeders may sell you their fish at lower prices..
I do not usually recommend you purchase Discus from LFS. their stock is generally lower quality and they ask high prices.. believe me if you find a local breeder you will see the difference.
discus should get 10 per adult fish.
calculate juveniles as adult when pruchasing. you can raise juvies in smaller , growout , tanks
usually recomended to raise juvie discus in Bare bottom tanks. in essence it it much easier to maintain a bare bottom. juvies will need several feedings per day and the uneaten food should be cleaned up daily.. this = water changes.
daily 20-30%
first.. they are not difficult fish to raise. but will require a wel established maint schedule.
LOL! 6 years ago if they were really almost $300 a piece, then the price has surely come down a bit! The original poster obviously didn't pursue discus and tell us about it, he hasn't been heard from on here in 5 years!
I used to think like you, but if you shop around you can find them cheaper. Mine are pigs and eat everything I drop into the tank
Get a large enough tank and keep a regular wc schedule, its not that difficult. (i use just plain old tap with prime)
If you get them from a good breeder, they wont (shouldnt) get sick and the breeder will offer a guarantee.
dont let discus scare you, with a little research and planning they are NO harder to keep than any other fish!
-sam
The price for a "good" discus depends on the strain and size for the most part. The price for discus really hasn't changed in the last 6 years, just what used to cost $300 for a certain strain is now filled by a different strain. Blue diamonds used to be several hundred apiece and now you can get 3.5" blue diamonds for $22-25 each. They aren't as in demand though, like some of the albino strains, which have taken the place in the "high end strains" category. Surely prices have come down on particular strains but new ones are constantly being formed and some of those fill the higher end voids and some are more affordable at $50-100 for a 3" fish.
You can get large (5-6") and nice quality wilds for $75-125 each and I'd say that is a good price. I'd expect to pay $35-60 apiece for most fish that are around 3" SL.
You can get large (5-6") and nice quality wilds for $75-125 each and I'd say that is a good price. I'd expect to pay $35-60 apiece for most fish that are around 3" SL.
