Dreamroper
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Does anyone have an opinion about putting a discus in a well established community tank? I think the only fish that there would be a problem with, is an adult angel.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Adult Discus are way less picky about water conditions. I've talked to several owners and they do weekly water changes . It's the juvies that need daily water changes.
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My LFS also said that they will only grow as large as their environment allows, so that's another interesting difference in what others have said. I'll continue to research.
From my understanding, the water changes are based on the massive feeding of really messy foods and aren't really needed if you are not over feeding or doing things like beef heart.
Oddly enough, two breeders I spoke to recently commented that they like discus for Community tanks. And that things like cardinals (or even neons) would only be eaten if I'll.
Just adding a little.
I have 6 discus in a 125 gallon community tank and they are thriving. I cater to my discus with water temp and so fourth, but I have everything from tiger barbs(yes I said tigers) to ember tetras,rasboras,bloodfin tetras,zebras,sparkling gouramis, butterfly loaches,clown loaches, and Cory cats. I am always observing my tank and put a lot of my time into it. I'd say as long as you have groups for species and they adjust to warmer water You would be happy with the result. I can watch my fish for hours. They have lived together harmoniously for some time now! View attachment 297605View attachment 297606