parrot and discus???
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Discus are better off in a very established tank. That means one that has been up and running for at least a year and more if possible with perfect water conditions. The temp. needs to be 84-88 degrees consistently with very little fluctuation as these fish are very sensitive fish and will stress out over almost nothing. Water changes need to be done on an almost daily basis and need to be large like 60-75% or more. Not to mention they can be very finniky when it comes to the foods they will accept to eat. If you can devote a lot of time and patience as well as hard work to keep these beautiful fish, then go for it. They are very entertaining and absolutely gorgeous to look at as they seemingly glide through the water. They prefer a planted tank also so they can feel secure even though some will tell you to go bare bottom and empty for these fish. Unless you are breeding them, this is not necessary. In fact it can be rather boring. I have had mine in a fully planted tank for a very long time and they have thrived wonderfully in it. You just have to choose plants that can withstand those high temps. If you decide to go with discus, good luck with them. They are awesome fish to have.
Marinemom
Marinemom
no discus, the parots might be doesnt like the discus ,a nd 1 or 2 is not good for samll discus, they needd to be atleast 8 discus in the tank when they are small,
but the most importain thing is, discus do best with their own species, and smaller tank mates. discus need mroe water changes and hight temp. the water are way difference.
but the most importain thing is, discus do best with their own species, and smaller tank mates. discus need mroe water changes and hight temp. the water are way difference.
The others are right, most of your fish won't work for discus. Keep discus water 82-86...88 is too high as the oxygen carrying capacity of the water will be too low...82 is really the best to aim for.
Peaceful, calm fish are the best for discus. I have kept them with plecos, rummy nosed tetras, rosy barbs, corries and angelfish. Also rams, keyholes, and apistos.
If you keep them in a planted tank you don't nees to do as many water changes. I used to do twice weekly water changes of 50 to 80%.
I tried many things with discus in the 25+ years I kept them. While BB is easier to take care of, planted tanks are more pleasing, and bb is just boring.
Peaceful, calm fish are the best for discus. I have kept them with plecos, rummy nosed tetras, rosy barbs, corries and angelfish. Also rams, keyholes, and apistos.
If you keep them in a planted tank you don't nees to do as many water changes. I used to do twice weekly water changes of 50 to 80%.
I tried many things with discus in the 25+ years I kept them. While BB is easier to take care of, planted tanks are more pleasing, and bb is just boring.
