Discus Tank Size...?

[Matty P]

Is this big enough to hold even one discus?

Volume: 23USG

Dimension: 30" x 12" x 15"

 

[Matt_northants]

Problem is discus are a shoaling species and therefore its unfair really to keep one singularly. IMO a 55G tank is the minimum I would consider keeping them in

 

[Davo86]

IMO minimum tank dimensions for discus should be 48" x 18" x 18"
but as matt says you need to keep them in a group

 

[Matt_northants]

IMO minimum tank dimensions for discus should be 48" x 18" x 18"
but as matt says you need to keep them in a group

Yeah thats about 55G

 

[n3ont3tra]

IMO minimum tank dimensions for discus should be 48" x 18" x 18"
but as matt says you need to keep them in a group

I agree.

BTW it's 65g. But the dimensions make a huge difference.

 

[Matt_northants]

120cm x 45cm x 45cm = 243 litres

1litre is 0.22G

so 243l x 0.22 = 53.5G

 

[st24rsap]

48" x 18" x 18 "

255L

56G

 

[chrisdoesntmiss]

The bigger the better really, 55 Gallons is a good size but discus will never reach their full size unless they have constant water changes and a bare bottom tank of that size, if you want planted you must go for a much larger tank and ensure that they are very well fed and have excellent water conditions.

Chris