bballsosh
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Would i have to have live plants in order to house discus?
Do Discus need live plants?
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Jchillin
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Not at all, it's not completely necessary.
Esra
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Mine have a few nibbles now and then but that's about it.
I wouldn't worry about it if you don't want plants
I wouldn't worry about it if you don't want plants
Zezmo
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Discus are often bred and kept in bare tanks with nearly daily water changes. The bare tanks let breeders keep everything very clean. This is because of the large amounts of food (beefheart) that are fed to them.
That said, IME, (nearly) all fish have to have live plants in order to thrive. Discus especially. When already doing a high tech planted tank, with weekly 50% water changes. Then discus are relatively easy to add. Thier needs fit in well with the needs of a high end planted tank. However, if one is not familiar with how to grow plants under water successfully, then somthing like a Discus may not survive the learning curve. HTH
That said, IME, (nearly) all fish have to have live plants in order to thrive. Discus especially. When already doing a high tech planted tank, with weekly 50% water changes. Then discus are relatively easy to add. Thier needs fit in well with the needs of a high end planted tank. However, if one is not familiar with how to grow plants under water successfully, then somthing like a Discus may not survive the learning curve. HTH
Zagz
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They don't require them but I can tell you mine prefer them. They love to swim and hide in them.
trotty
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Zagz said:
ditto!
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