Discus

[VOZIE]

I have a 30g bow fronted tank which is my second tank. At the moment the tank is empty and I am running a cycle for about two weeks. I have sand substrate external filter with carbon foam etc. I am looking at keeping discus in this tank as I feel it's something that I need to do as I completely love these and I understand it's a challenge. I am using 75% RO Water and 25% tap water for the extra minerals etc. What I am looking to do is just keep discus I am not really interested in breeding them at this stage and to be honest I don't think I ever will. I am looking for advise on the best things to do to keep discus. I would like a planted tank as it's more pleasing to the eye. Many say a bear tank is best but I was also told that is for breeding. Can anyone give me advise on the best conditions that the discus would be happy at and any tips on them. Cheers.

 

[roydooms]

You need a shoal of 5 discus minimum and at least a 55g tank. I would get a bigger tank first.

 

[roydooms]

Are you still cycling? Discus needs an established tank. Do you have soft or hard water? pH?

Edit: if you want a planted tank, I'll get rid of the carbon foam for it will absorb the nutrients, fertilizers that the plants need. What lighting do you have?

 

[Fishguy2727]

If you want a discus display tank and not a breeding tank then you need a much larger tank (I would recommend a 75).