Fish in a 29 gal.
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BHead707
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i would suggest 2 max but they may need a bigger tank, im not too sure
bs6749
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Discus need to be kept in groups of 5+ with 6 being the minimum size group that I would keep and recommend. However, if you get a mated pair, the two of them will do just fine in a 29g tank, assuming that you want to breed them. I've been to numerous breeder's homes over the years and they all put pairs in 29g tanks. If you decide to go that route, you could add a BN pleco and maybe a small school of some tetra and that's it.
You can keep 2 sexed pair (2 males and 2 females) of rams in a 29g tank. I've kept 4 proven pairs in a 55g tank before. If you go with 4, you will want to cut back on your other stocking list, but can still include a BN pleco.
You can keep 2 sexed pair (2 males and 2 females) of rams in a 29g tank. I've kept 4 proven pairs in a 55g tank before. If you go with 4, you will want to cut back on your other stocking list, but can still include a BN pleco.
bs6749
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Look back at what I wrote and tell me where I said anything about putting two unpaired discus into a 29g tank permanently. They don't need to be a proven pair, they only need to be a mated pair. I ONLY recommended putting adults in there that were already a pair.
Ryanlr88
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Yeah and you could certainly do more than 2 rams. That few would be ridiculous as a max. Don't take that advice.
Ryanlr88
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dwarflionfishlover said:
Maybe while they are small. I don't know a whole lot about discuss but I believe they will eventually grow much bigger than the rams and for the tank as well.
bs6749
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I think I see what you are saying. I thought you were implying that I was the one that said two unsexed discus by quoting me, when it was BHead707 that said basically "2 discus max", though he gave no mention as to sexed or unsexed pairs either way.
And to clear up confusion for others, there is a difference between a sexed pair, a mated pair, and a proven pair.
A sexed pair is simply a male and a female of a species.
A mated pair is a pair that has attempted to spawn together. This can be a M/F pair, a F/F pair, or rarely a M/M pair. Rare because males typically don't attempt to fertilize before eggs are laid.
A proven/confirmed pair is a M/F pair that is shown to be fertile and has produced wigglers together. Whether or not they are good parents has no impact on them being a proven pair as artificial rearing of the fry can be done in many species.
bs6749
Aquarium Advice Addict
I would not do a pair of rams and a pair of discus in the same 29g tank. Pick one or the other. If you go with rams, you can do 2 pairs.
jetajockey
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I would not put anything in there if you plan to put a mated pair of discus in there, since that would be a breeding tank anyhow.
Honestly if its a long term home and you want to have a community, just forget the discus all together until you get a larger tank.
I agree with what bs6749 is saying about both the rams and discus.
One viable option would be a single angelfish along with some rams and schoolers.
I would only do one pair or two pairs of rams at the most, based on that footprint size.
Honestly if its a long term home and you want to have a community, just forget the discus all together until you get a larger tank.
I agree with what bs6749 is saying about both the rams and discus.
One viable option would be a single angelfish along with some rams and schoolers.
I would only do one pair or two pairs of rams at the most, based on that footprint size.
kdpuffer
Aquarium Advice Addict
Two pairs of rams would work but you have to be sure to provide lots of cover and break up the sight lines.
