How Long Do Discus Fish Live For?

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!

Are discus fish hard to keep?

Discus fish are one of the most beautiful freshwater fish in the hobby, known for their spectacular colors and large, circular shape. However,

they’re notorious for being extremely difficult to keep

, with Internet forums often recommending strict practices like 100% water changes every day.

How many discus fish should be kept together?

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.

Can you keep a single discus?

Discus cichlids don’t like to be alone

, but each fish needs at least ten gallons of water to survive; therefore, a pair of adult discus fish need, at minimum, a 20-gallon tank. A pair of young discus fish can thrive in a 15-gallon tank, but they will outgrow it as they mature.

How old is a 3 inch discus?

Is discus peaceful?

Discus are generally calm, peaceful fish

, but as cichlids, they can be aggressive toward one another, especially when attempting to pair off and spawn. Shy or submissive fish should be removed if they are unable to compete. Most serious hobbyists do not mix their discus with too many other species.

Do discus really need daily water changes?

Discus fish don’t require daily water changes unless they are juveniles

, and you want to grow them to their maximum potential. However, they still need frequent water changes, and you should certainly do it if you want to raise a healthy, big, and beautiful fish.

Can discus live 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.

Can angelfish live with discus fish?

Angelfish are usually peaceful, but they can be aggressive when feeding and breeding. Discus fish are docile and may be deprived of food by angelfish.

You can put them together but make sure the discus fish is eating

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How often should I feed my discus?

The question we are asked most often is, “What do you feed your discus, and how often do you feed them.” Discus enjoy a varied diet consisting of high-quality nutrients, but they also like their goodies.

Adult discus are fed twice daily, and younger fish are fed three times a day or more

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How fast does discus grow?

They are fully grown at the age of approximately

2 to 2.5 years

! To ensure the steady and stable growth of our discus fish, we recommend continuing to feed 3 daily meals of our STENDKER Discus Feed.

Can you keep discus in a 55 gallon tank?

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

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Are discus territorial?

His response was that discus were cichlids and like all cichlids maintained a strong pecking order. That part of the response was correct.

Cichlids are territorial and can be aggressive.

Can you keep discus in a 20 gallon tank?

What kind of fish can discus live with?

Bristlenose Plecos, Zebra Plecos and Orange Spot Plecos

stay quite small and actually make great tank mates for Discus. Although Dristlenoses are often reported to prefer cooler temperatures, Discus keepers have found they will tolerate Discus temperatures as long as things don’t get too toasty.

What do 2 inch discus eat?

Can I put salt in my discus tank?

Dosage can range from one tablespoon for every gallon, to one tablespoon per 10 gallons

. Standard dose is between one tablespoon for 5 to 10 gallons. I have used rock salt on and off for 40 years, however for the past 20 years I stopped, completely discontinuing its use.

How do I know if my discus is healthy?

A healthy Discus

should always be lively, should have their fins open, and curious about what’s going on inside the tank

and… outside. It’s attention towards the exterior is a good sign. Of course, we’re talking about a “shy” fish so its curiosity will not ever be comparable with that of a carp, as an example.

Is discus hard track?

Mastering the discus throw is a difficult task, even for very experienced track and field athletes

. Learning to throw in a stationary motion can be a good stepping stone to greatness, and implementing effective training drills can increase comfort with all the motions involved in throwing.

Can discus live in cold water?

Discus do need warmer water 82 minimum,84 better 86 for the young

and a single discus is a bad idea as they need to be with their own kind in groups of 5 or more.

Do discus eat snails?

Mine never bothered my Discus.

They would share food, when I fed sinking foods

. They can reach 6′′ pretty easily, and are social fish. If you like them, and want to commit to a small school, they are very good snail hunters.

Can I keep 3 discus?

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.

Can discus fish go blind?

Discus fish like all tropical aquarium fish are susceptible to eye fungus disease, also referred to as cloudy eye. Eye fungus is an environmental issue,

if untreated, cloudy eye will destroy the pupil and leave the discus fish blind

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How often should I do water change for discus?

Although all tropical fish aquariums require regular water changes, discus aquariums in specific need frequent water changes. For this reason, you should change your discus’ aquarium water

at least once a week

. Some people change 20 to 25% of their aquarium’s water two to three times a week.

What temp do discus fish like?

Temperature ~84°F

The optimum aquarium temperature for Discus is around

82°F – 88°F (28°C-31°C)

. Note that higher temperatures such as these lower dissolved oxygen and limit the number of fish housed in the aquarium. When choosing other fish to go in the aquarium try and fit them in this temperature bound.

What is the average price for a discus fish?