Discussion in 'Slug' started by AlanGreene, Dec 7, 2012.
Okay so I could have 2 discus in my tank? I saw some beautiful white ones in my LFC that are the same size (small) as my current one, I could get one now for my 25g and transfer into my 63g in 1/2 months when it is planted and cycled? I love discus they are just so nice and they move like no other fish Ive seen!
You are getting some wrong info. Its 1 adult discus per 10gals of water. You could keep 6-7 discus in that tank by themselves. Assuming your maintenance is up to par and you keep it regular, i'd say you can keep anywhere from 4-6 in there with the cardinals and cories. Again, just make sure you keep up the water changes. I personally always overstock, just how I like to do it.
Odd or even, I've never bought into that argument. Of course, I always pull out breeding pairs and house them separately or sell them when that happens so I never have problems.
Thank you so much for the replies guys. I think that might be the best post I have seen all day, 4 to 6 discus? amazing... I do water changes every second day at the moment. I have 9 cardinals 5 guppies, 3 ammano shrimp and 1 small discus, I have forgotten his strain, could you identify for me perhaps? they are in my 25g in my 25g and will be moving to my new 63g, I will upload a photo here now. Can you offer any advice for me as a started keeper? I am very considerate of the animals in my care and want only the best conditions for them.
I don't think there can be wrong info, there is only peoples best judgement, everyone is here to help and to create a better life for our fish and to share our ideas and tanks with each other, all advice is more than welcome, thanks everyone!
TBH I think that sounds fine, but a wtaer change every 2 days is too often. I think twice a week is good.
That' every better, will save my back lugging buckets of water up the stairs!! I will do them on Sunday's and Thursday's! I just fell in love with Discus, no other fish move like them. Could someone please give me some pointers on what to look for in a healthy Discus? I was told red eyes is a good sign, fins not stuck together, eager for food and responsive, is this correct?
Could this be my fish?
That is incorrect. Young discus need lots of water changes. They are far more sensitive than adults. With all the fish that is already in the tank, I think every 2 days is good.
What temperature are you keeping your water at? Discus need warmer water than most species.
I read that the Discus need warmer water too, I had it at 28 degrees and moved it up to 29 for one hour and then on to 30 degrees, Do you think that temperature is okay? Will it be okay for the cardinals and such also?
I think 28-29 is pretty much perfect. Slug may have more advice to offer. The cardinals should be ok. Do you have good aeration in your tank? Warm water needs more air.
I have a bubbler running in the corner and 2 java fern plants, I will be moving these fish ito my new 63g tank soon though and am planting it with dwarf hair grass and will have a large bubbler along with an unchosen feature plant, is this okay?
There can never be to many water changes. All of my discus tanks get daily water changes. 28-30 is fine. Mine is around 84F, which is around 29C.
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