Discus and cichlids

[Tyler2354]

How would two discus do in a cichlid tank? I can get two discus for $60 is the main reason I thought about getting them. I have jewels, yellow labs, socolofis, blue ahli's and petricolis catfish in a 55gal long tank.

 

[aquandrew]

definitely not a good idea. discus are slow and peaceful, compared to the other fish you have.

 

[Dubs1281]

How would two discus do in a cichlid tank? I can get two discus for $60 is the main reason I thought about getting them. I have jewels, yellow labs, socolofis, blue ahli's and petricolis catfish in a 55gal long tank.

Discus are very timid and passive fish. They are intimidated by fast moving and large fish. They can not swim that fast, and can't defend themselves verse African ciclids. Plus they require completely different water conditions. No. They are not compatible.

 

[aquandrew]

+1 to that too, their water conditions are completely opposite

 

[Bichir Bro]

Some companies have even made completely separate filters especially designed for discus fish. Discus are ungodly high maintenance fish and require only the best if attention.

 

[bettaowner]

The only cichlids I'd add with discus would be rams or apistos.

 

[Tyler2354]

Ok thanks everyone!! I was pretty sure they wouldn't work but I was just making sure