discus

[nursingshark]

i have a tank that at the moment containts 3 dwarf gourami, 4 gourami (indian, blue, gold and lace) and 2 congo tetras also a rainbow shark it is 92 litres can i add a discus or would i be better starting a new tank for the discus as i am new to this would appreciate any advice

 

[Mr Miagi]

I wouldnt add any more fish. Let alone discus. They need very good care, so i would start a new tank for them as you have suggested before. goodluck with them. They are remarkable fish.

And to the forums!

 

[nursingshark]

thanks for advice just got to convince hubby to let me have another tank got 3 already heres hoping

 

[elgecko]

It is best to keep 4-6 discus together.
You do not want to have gouramis with them. Anything aggressive or overactive is a no no.
Discus like water temps 83-86 degrees.

 

[nursingshark]

thanks for info helped a lot have nearly talked him into another tank just for discus as he likes them too but were to put it will have to evict one of the kids i think so can use their room what do you reckon is the minimum size tank for say 4 discus
and is it best to go to breeder for my first ones

 

[elgecko]

General rule is 10 gallons per fish. Bigger is always better.

 

[CTS]

welcome nursingshark

 

[nursingshark]

have convinced him to let me have another tank getting it tommorrow will let you know when cycled thanks for advice

 

[nursingshark]

well got the tank silly boy let me buy it on my own so bought a 210l one now cycling

 

[jflowers]

Cool!!!

good luck with the new tank.

Jon

 

[Gimli]

Good Luck.

Welcome aswell.