Discus In 10 Gallon

[Davies97]

Has anyone kept Discus in a 10 Gallon Aquarium because I want to see how they get on.

 

[NYgiantsRP]

NO. They cant. First off they get over 6 inches. Secondly they need to be kept in schools of at least 5. And Third they need very good water. So 10 gallons would never be able to handle 1 let alone a school.

 

[Davies97]

Sorry Mate

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Sorry? dont have to be sorry. Just trying to stop you from spending WAY too much money on discus to have them die on you. They run $50-$150 at my LFS.

 

[absolutangel04]

I agree with NYgiants.

 

[blert]

So, what size and shape tank would be minimum for a school of five discus?

 

[jetajockey]

75+ would be best.

 

[Davies97]

Thanks for help

 

[rreekers]

75+ would be best.

+1 they need quite a bit of space
... they are wonderful tho

 

[aqua_chem]

I would agree with a 75G being a good starting point for a discus school. That would give them a bit of space that a 55G wouldn't afford them.

 

[animalzrok2]

i agree with everyone else, plus they would have to be around 1 inch to go in a 10,

 

[Davies97]

OK Thanks

 

[pattyfurg]

Sorry just thought I might ask... I have a 76 gallon but I only want 4... Should I just stick with 5?

 

[Davies97]

They prefer large group so id go with 5

 

[Hobgob]

Also try and make sure the tank is at least 20inched tall the more the better. They are a beautiful fish but only if you give them proper requirements. 75g is what I'd go with for sure though

 

[Davies97]

Thanks for all your help guys

 

[pattyfurg]

Sorry guys..
Would a 30 gallon be a good idea for artificially raising fry
And should I do it for their first batch or later on?

 

[Davies97]

Discus Parents dont eat their babies so you could raise them in the main tank

 

[pattyfurg]

Yeah but my friends discus had eggs and they ate them but I really don't want that to happen lol I think I'll let then try about 10 times and if they still get it wrong I will artificially raise them or put a mesh around the eggs

 

[Hobgob]

They will maybe eat them again but they won always do it. They are learning just like everyone is.