Discus in community tank
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deanmachine - Posts: 7
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Discus in community tank
I have read many conflicting things about Discus and am not sure I should add them to my tank. I have a 120 gal with 2 plecos, 3 dojo loaches, 2 kulia loaches, 2 cory cats and 2 platties. I understand they are peaceful so it doesn't seem like aggression would be an issue with my current occupants. I know they require lower ph and great water conditions - is the ph that they require so off from what the rest of my occupants need?
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mro2you2 - Posts: 625
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yeah I would say so. test it and tell us. If its 6.0 to 7.0 ( 7.o being maybe a little too high) yeah go for it. But the con about discus it to keep them at their best, its better to do daily water changes. Corret me If I wrong never had them but hey, that is what I know.
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natalie265 - Site Admin
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Daily water changes? Not necessarily. They should be fine in a ph up to about 7. I think the reason people don't keep them in communities is because discus do best in warmer water than most fish...at least i think that's what i've heard. Sorry, not much help. You might try posting your question in this forum: www.fishforums.net. Under the "central/south american cichlid" category. I think if i had a tank your size i'd be wanting discus too!