Keeping just 2 or 3 often results in 1 or 2 of them being badly mistreated, by 1 or 2 others, which produces a lot of stress and may well result in a fatality. If your tank is not large enough (min. around 55 gals), don’t attempt to keep less than 5 discus, or you’re asking for trouble.
How many discus can you put together?
The 1 per 10 Gallon Rule
The rule of thumb being followed by most discus fish care experts is “
1 discus for every 10 gallon of water
.” This doesn’t necessarily apply to everyone. Take for instance, you have a hundred gallon tank. Therefore, you would only need 10 full size discus for that.
Can you mix discus?
Discus from different sources – what you need to know
The so called “Discus Plague” is 100% avoidable –
don’t mix Discus from different sources
. Fish from different hatcheries or different sources may harbour different strains of bacteria and it really is good advice not to keep them together, or “mix” them.
Can I keep 5 discus?
Most discus in the common aquarium max out at 4.5-6 inches.
Based on this size range, the minimum tank size would be a 55 gallon tank, but the bigger the better for these guys.
3-5 discus should be doable in a 55gal aquarium as long as water changes are kept up with
.
Can I have 4 discus?
Also discus being a shoaling species
a minimum number of at least six discus will need to be kept
. So with this information so far we can see that a tank of at least 60 gallons will need to be used for keeping discus. The only exception for this is if you have a bonded breeding pair.
How many discus is a 150?
Your tank even if planted, can eventually, & safely accommodate
12 to 15
good-sized discus, particularly if you don’t have a ‘multitude’ of other dither fish.
How many Litres are in a discus?
For adult STENDKER discus fish, we recommend providing approx.
30 litres
of water per adult discus fish. Many discus lovers only want the best for their animals and believe that you should also put a group of small discus fish in an e.g. 450 litre aquarium.
How big can discus get?
Discus typically reach up to
12.3–15.2 cm (4.8–6.0 in) in length, but captives have been claimed to reach 23 cm (9 in)
. Adults generally weigh 150–250 g (5.3–8.8 oz). No clear sexual dimorphism is seen for this fish, but males may reach a larger size than females.
How do you keep discus happy?
The easiest trick for keeping happy discus is to
raise the water temperature
. We highly recommend 85 to 86°F. The reason is because the discus farms we get them from usually keep their waters at these temperatures, and when we try to force them to cool down, it becomes a source of discomfort.
How many discus do I need?
If you have a mating pair, you can buy
two discus
. Keeping two in their own tank is a good choice when they have decided they want to become parents and raise some fry for you.
How many discus Can I put in a 4 foot tank?
Registered. I have a typical 4 foot long 55 gallon tank in which I have kept
5 discus
no problem. you should be fine with the 4 that have been recommended to you.
How many discus do you need?
Discus should be kept together, and those of different varieties will also school together meaning you can have great color variations.
A minimum of 5 is recommended
, but more will look better and create a sturdier group.
How many discus can go in a 60 gallon tank?
Therefore, if we are talking about a 60-gallon tank, you can only fit
1 royal red discus fish
into it. These guys require the water to be between 79 and 86 degrees, with a pH level between 6.1 and 7.5.
How many discus are in a 40 gallon?
4 fish
would do ok in that. I personally wouldn’t keep any less than 4 in anything less than a 55G. If the tank was totally bare, I would keep 6 in a 55G. A 75G planted with 6 discus in it would be a good start…
How many discus are in a 125 gallon?
Make sure the tank size is ample enough to start with
5 or 6 discus
. Don’t be tempted to begin with a tank of less than 55 or 60 gallons, and don’t try to justify going smaller by just getting 1, 2, 3, or 4 discus for cost or other reasons.
How many discus can you keep in a 75 gallon?
for all the info you will ever need. the general rule is
10 gals per fish for discus
. your tank is fine for six. on wc’s, breeders do change a lot of water every day.
How many discus are in a 300 Litre tank?
For a 300 l aquarium we recommend
at least 24 discus fish of 8 cm
to ensure harmonious coexistence and prevent one fish being driven away from the food. You should reduce the group slowly as they grow until you end up with c. 15 fully grown fish which feel comfortable in your aquarium.
How many discus can I put in 150 gallon tank?
150-gallon with once per week water changes Discus fish stock levels can be
55 to 60 adults
, or once per month cleaning 15 adults.
How many discus are in a 450 Litre tank?
According to our experience, in a group of 12 discus fish with 8 cm large animals, in a 450 litre aquarium, only about
2 or 3 fish
will reach their final size.
How many discus do I need for a 100 Litre tank?
For the proposed 100 litre setup you will be looking at adding
6 X 2 inch discus
. Young discus prefer the security of numbers in a tank. Make sure your tank is fully cycled as mentioned above.
Can discus be kept in tap water?
The fish are bred in soft-water, but raised in German tap water
and have been so since 1966. You can of course if you live in a soft water area or want to use RO water also keep them in soft water. Stendker Discus will acclimatise to any ph between 5 and 8, 7 to 7. 5 is perfect.
What type of water do discus need?
In the wild, Discus thrive in rivers of South America with
naturally soft, acidic water
. The key to raising Discus in captivity is matching these water conditions. Most Discus are comfortable in water with pH ranging from 5.0-7.0, total hardness from 1-4°dKH, and temperature from 82-84°F.
How old is a 2 inch discus?
A 2 1⁄2 inch discus fish is only
three months old
when they are shipped to customers. The growth rate from 2 1⁄2 inch to 4 inch keeping the fish in a small aquarium will only take four more months.
How quickly do discus grow?
Discus fish, kept in good conditions, can live for up to 15 years and reach sizes of up to 20 centimetres / 8” in diameter! They are fully grown at the age of approximately
2 to 2.5 years
!
Can discus live in 78 degrees?
“Do not keep your discus in water under 85 degrees or THEY WILL DIE!” He must have accidentally sent me an arctic discus species, because
even at 78 degrees, they’re completely fine
. Quite a number of folks have breed them at 82F, clearly not too wimpy if they are breeding at such temps.
