Good Tank For Discus?

[Betta5]

Well i have the choice of either a 48"x18"x18" or a 72"x18"x12" (HxWxL) and i was thinking of 5, 6, 7 or 8 discus.

Which tank would be better for discus?

Thanks

 

[HODDY]

the 6ft

 

[Betta5]

Yeah thats what i thought because of the extra length but less width. I think they are both hold the same ammount of water though, i think i will have 5 discus and some cardinals. Thanks for your help.

 

[Betta5]

As for filteration for the tank which one of these would be better, or are both no good?

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Fluval-305-Exter...1QQcmdZViewItem

or

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tetratec-EX1200-Aqua...1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks

 

[Betta5]

decided to use the tank as an upgrade for my saltwater but i will be doing a discus tank next year prolly same size thanks anyroad

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

What is the height of the tank? 48" or 72" both seem gigantic are you sure thats correct? Discus need a tank with height of atleast 18"

 

[Betta5]

What is the height of the tank? 48" or 72" both seem gigantic are you sure thats correct? Discus need a tank with height of atleast 18"

Sorry what an idiot, i ment to put (LxHxW)

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

Thought something was wrong there. Anyways both have an okay height for them, which is probably the most important factor of the measurments...

 

[DiscusAngel]

48x18x18 would be better

 

[Betta5]

48x18x18 would be better

for how many? would 5 on their own from about 2.5" be able to go in to it?

 

[DiscusAngel]

48x18x18 would be better

for how many? would 5 on their own from about 2.5" be able to go in to it?

yea, 5 discus will be fine

 

[kev_kb]

A 12" deep tank isn't really suitable for adult discus. A min of 15" is really need, and 18" or 24" would be best.

 

[Betta5]

A 12" deep tank isn't really suitable for adult discus. A min of 15" is really need, and 18" or 24" would be best.

Im going for the 48"x18"x18" for 5 discus maybe september time after my SW tank is set up for a good few months.