What fish can live with a discus?
Some suitable aquarium mates include cardinal tetras, neons, emperor and rummynose tetras as well as clown loaches and dwarf cichlids, such as rams and Apistogramma species. All of these fish tolerate the high temperatures and low pH/hardness required by discus.
How many discus should be kept together?
Discus should be kept together, and those of different varieties will also school together meaning you can have great color variations. A minimum of 5 is recommended, but more will look better and create a sturdier group.
Can discus fish live in a community tank?
Yes, discus fish thrive in a community tank with other freshwater species. The best partners for discus fish in an aquarium are calm, schooling fish, including species from the characin fish family. This makes it easier to set up a habitat and environment that is compatible and healthy for both species.
Are discus and angelfish compatible?
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.
Can you keep Plecos with discus?
Bristlenose Plecos, Zebra Plecos and Orange Spot Plecos stay quite small and actually make great tank mates for Discus. Although Dristlenoses are often reported to prefer cooler temperatures, Discus keepers have found they will tolerate Discus temperatures as long as things don’t get too toasty.
Can you put betta with discus?
At first, the thought of keeping betta fish with discus might not seem like the best idea. However, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad pairing. Successfully mixing betta fish with discus is definitely possible.
Can I keep just 3 discus?
Keeping just 2 or 3 often results in 1 or 2 of them being badly mistreated, by 1 or 2 others, which produces a lot of stress and may well result in a fatality. If your tank is not large enough (min. around 55 gals), don’t attempt to keep less than 5 discus, or you’re asking for trouble.
What is the lifespan of a discus fish?
10 years
In home aquariums, discus live for an average of 10 years, but can live up to 15 years, and can grow up to 8 inches.
Can I keep discus with guppies?
Yes, the guppies should be quite compatible with the discus – i’ve done it myself – no problems. However, yes, the temp is generally too high for them & it will shorten their life span. It’s that’s a combination of fish that suits you, go for it !
Can Plecos live with discus?
Can you keep Bristlenose with discus?
Can you keep Gouramis with discus?
An interesting feature of Gouramis is their lung-like organ that helps them breathe well in oxygen poor water. Because the higher temperature water favored by discus fish, Gouramis are a type of fish that will do well in this same discus environment. Dwarf Cichlids are also a good choice for discus fish tank mates.