I've been researching discus fish and have decided I want some of the these amazing fish, maybe the blue or green variety. Does anyone here currently own any? Any pointers you can give?
I already know they need soft, warm water, can't tolerate bullying and known for being hard to keep. I was wondering how much space say 2 or 4 would need? I wouldn't be getting them straight away as I'll either need a bigger tank or sell off some current fish. Another thing, I've also seen them in red/ pink and yellow in colour, is this natural or been bred?
Discus thread in general too.
Discus fish
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snostorm - Posts: 84
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What would convince you to own some?
I know your down with the whole no filters/ heater thing, do you think it could work with these fish?
I know your down with the whole no filters/ heater thing, do you think it could work with these fish?
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yasherkoach - Posts: 1306
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size of the tank...I have a 55 gallon, if I had a 90 gallon or higher, I'd purchase a few of these guys
all the fish I have never reach passed 4 inches long...most are 2 1/2" to 3" long adult
all the fish I have never reach passed 4 inches long...most are 2 1/2" to 3" long adult
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lou1 - Posts: 3
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the above pic is a blood pigeon . its a man made colour. i have a couple of those along with a few others. generally u need around 10 gallons per fish. very good filtration . in the order of 10 x tank capacity per hour , also you will need water changes twice a week aside from that they are very easy to keep. avoid any chemicals. have the temp around 29 and ph 6-7 im lucky my tap water is perfect .
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cwilkin - Posts: 108
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Nice pic!!
us and they are breeding at this moment. I clean once a week. Its a 125 gallon tank. I keep the water at 86 and I feed them bloodworms and brine shrimp. They seem to be very happy!! A word of advicee be carefull where you buy them from. You don't want to end up with sick ones they can kill your others. I would say 55 gal at the least for the amount of discus you are thinking about.
us and they are breeding at this moment. I clean once a week. Its a 125 gallon tank. I keep the water at 86 and I feed them bloodworms and brine shrimp. They seem to be very happy!! A word of advicee be carefull where you buy them from. You don't want to end up with sick ones they can kill your others. I would say 55 gal at the least for the amount of discus you are thinking about.