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Quality discus fish range in price from $18 up to $150. You have to be careful when purchasing discus fish for less than $18. Usually very cheap discus fish are low quality.
- How many discus fish should be kept together?
- What size tank do I need for 2 discus?
- What is the lifespan of a discus fish?
- What is the minimum tank size for discus fish?
- How much does a 100 gallon aquarium cost?
- Can you keep just 1 discus?
- How often should I feed my discus?
- Do discus really need daily water changes?
- How old is a 2 inch discus?
- Can discus live in tap water?
- Can angelfish live with discus?
- How many Discus Can I put in a 55 gallon tank?
- Can Discus live with pleco?
How many discus fish should be kept together?
Discus should be kept together, and those of different varieties will also school together meaning you can have great color variations. A minimum of 5 is recommended, but more will look better and create a sturdier group.
What size tank do I need for 2 discus?
Discus grow to be quite large and require an aquarium of 75 gallons or larger when full grown. Tall aquariums are best to accommodate their body shape. Water movement should be gentle, and décor should include large broadleaf plants and driftwood that is arranged vertically to simulate downed branches and trees.
What is the lifespan of a discus fish?
In home aquariums, discus live for an average of 10 years, but can live up to 15 years, and can grow up to 8 inches.
What is the minimum tank size for discus fish?
While it's possible for discus to reach a length of 9 inches, this is only if they're kept for a long time in the best conditions possible. Most discus in the common aquarium max out at 4.5-6 inches. Based on this size range, the minimum tank size would be a 55 gallon tank, but the bigger the better for these guys.
How much does a 100 gallon aquarium cost?
A basic 100 gallon acrylic tank can cost anywhere from $800-$1000. Glass tanks can be found for around $500 but they are less durable and harder to keep clean. If you want a package then you should expect to pay anywhere from $1200 to $1500 for an acrylic tank with a stand and a hood.
Can you keep just 1 discus?
(That's why people recommend doing all those frequent water changes.) Many customers ask us, “Can I keep one discus?” Technically, the answer is yes. ... The same thing applies with discus. However, they are schooling fish by nature and are much happier when surrounded by a large group of their own kind.
How often should I feed my discus?
The question we are asked most often is, “What do you feed your discus, and how often do you feed them.” Discus enjoy a varied diet consisting of high-quality nutrients, but they also like their goodies. Adult discus are fed twice daily, and younger fish are fed three times a day or more.
Do discus really need daily water changes?
Discus fish don't require daily water changes unless they are juveniles, and you want to grow them to their maximum potential. However, they still need frequent water changes, and you should certainly do it if you want to raise a healthy, big, and beautiful fish.
How old is a 2 inch discus?
A 2 ½ inch discus fish is only three months old when they are shipped to customers. The growth rate from 2 ½ inch to 4 inch keeping the fish in a small aquarium will only take four more months.
Can discus live in tap water?
Are you sitting comfortably because this may shock you, Stendker Discus are raised in and live in ...... Tap Water. ... The fish are bred in soft-water, but raised in German tap water and have been so since 1966. You can of course if you live in a soft water area or want to use RO water also keep them in soft water.
Can angelfish live with discus?
Angelfish are usually peaceful, but they can be aggressive when feeding and breeding. Discus fish are docile and may be deprived of food by angelfish. You can put them together but make sure the discus fish is eating.
How many Discus Can I put in a 55 gallon tank?
55-gallons with once per week water changes Discus fish stock levels can be 15 to 18 adults, or once per month cleaning 5 to 6 adults.
Can Discus live with pleco?
Bristlenose Plecos, Zebra Plecos and Orange Spot Plecos stay quite small and actually make great tank mates for Discus. Although Dristlenoses are often reported to prefer cooler temperatures, Discus keepers have found they will tolerate Discus temperatures as long as things don't get too toasty.
