What can I keep with discus?
9 Perfect Discus Tank Mates (Complete Compatibility Guide)
- 3.1 Corydoras Sterbai.
- 3.2 Marbled Hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata)
- 3.3 Rummynose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus)
- 3.4 Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi)
- 3.5 Pleco (small L-numbers)
- 3.6 Assassin Snail (Clea helena)
Can discus live with angelfish?
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.
Is discus a community fish?
Discus are cichlids, meaning that they demonstrate brood care and protect their eggs and fry from others. Although they are community fish and safe with small fish, a community tank containing Discus only works if the conditions the Discus need are met first and foremost.
Can guppies live with discus?
Yes, guppies and discus fish can live together. However, raising both could be a challenge because of their size differences. Also, discus fish require slightly warmer temperatures than guppies.
Will discus attack guppies?
I personally would not keep plecostomus with discus as they will readily attach to their flat bodies. While discus will not attack guppies or other live bearers, those fish are native to hard alkaline water, so they seem out of place in the soft water realm of discus.
Will discus eat baby guppies?
The discus may eat the baby guppies, certainly.
Can discus live with neon tetras?
Discus fish can live along with tetras in the same tank since both species share similar water and tank requirements. Since Discus are relatively docile and calm fish, they are unlikely to eat neon tetras, despite their apparent size differences.
What temperature should discus fish be kept at?
between 82° and 86° F
Can discus live with Mollies?
Some species that make good Molly fish tank mates are Dwarf Cichlids, Rams, Discus, Keyhole Cichlids, and Severums. They need at least a 20-gallon tank, as they can grow up to 8 inches in captivity.
How many discus fish should be kept together?
How many discus can I keep in my aquarium? The general rule is roughly 10 gallons of water per one adult discus. A 215-gallon tank can accommodate 22 discus, while a 55-gallon tank can hold five or six.
Can I keep one discus fish?
Yes. They can be kept singly. Once in a blue moon, one Discus gives its owner no choice in the matter and insists on being alone. This is a very social fish so you lose out on seeing normal behaviors and the fish will want some other fish in the tank to dominate but otherwise lead long and (seemingly) happy lives.
Why is discus fish so expensive?
Discus fish are so expensive because breeding and keeping them requires some of the most labor intensive fish keep practices known. Breeding discus, however, requires more care, very good water conditions, less fish in the tank and the expensive bigger ones are probably a year or so old.
Which discus fish is most expensive?
Which Discus Is Most Expensive?
- Cobalt Blue:
- Pigeon Blood Discus:
- Rose Red Discus:
- Mercury Discus:
- White Diamond Discus:
- Dark Green Fineline Snakeskin Discus:
- Blue Diamond Discus:
- Classic Blue Scorpion Discus:
Are discus fish smart?
Discus fish are very intelligent fish and have very distinct personalities, and the discus fish seems to normally recognize its caretaker and will respond with a display of affection when you enter the room.
Are discus fish cold water?
Some areas of the UK have soft water on tap, but, even then, it would be wise to run it through carbon. Asian Discus are also raised in soft water, so will appreciate the same water preparation for wild Discus.