Discus Requirements.

[dcj38]

Ok here is the deal, I have a 90 gallon that will be getting set up in the new year, but I want a planted tank with discus. First of all, I would be grateful if someone can tell me the requirements for a discus, and what I would have to do everyday to make sure they stay alive. Also how many could I put in a 90 gallon with about 20 neons.

 

[seanc]

What dimensions does the 90 gal have (I assume this is 90 US gal? just doublechecking) and what strength of filtration are you using? ugf/internal/canister/sump? how many gal/hour are going to be filtered?

 

[dcj38]

What dimensions does the 90 gal have (I assume this is 90 US gal? just doublechecking) and what strength of filtration are you using? ugf/internal/canister/sump? how many gal/hour are going to be filtered?

the dimension are 48"x18"x24", and yes this is US gallons, I will be using an emperor 400 made for 80 gallons, and a penguin bio wheel which is made for 75 gallons. They are both external filters that you hang on the back. So 750 gph.

 

[Durbkat]

Try posting this in the New world cichlids section and you'll get more replys and more informative people that know alot about them.

 

[dcj38]

i tried and got no replys that is why im posting here. I have had a reply here in the first 5 mins

 

[Durbkat]

Oh yeah I forgot that not many people go there but if you wait you'll get informative answers, I waited and learned what angels were compatible with and every thing.

 

[seanc]

Well taking into account potential stocking level, average waste production, tank size, water volume.. you'll be able to have 18 feet worth of fish as an absolute max from a filtration standpoint; discus being 6 inches, and the neons being one. However as the discus get territorial when spawning as is likely to happen in your tank.. I'd half that personally. so 15 discuss + 20 neons as a max, less being better + easier on the maintainance side. Also you have to consider that larger discuss could easily eat the neons. Soft water is required to keep them, and your discuss' will appreciate a very varied diet. Good luck!