Can I keep a single discus in a community tank?

Can I keep a single discus in a community tank?

Discus cichlids don’t like to be alone, but each fish needs at least ten gallons of water to survive; therefore, a pair of adult discus fish need, at minimum, a 20-gallon tank. A pair of young discus fish can thrive in a 15-gallon tank, but they will outgrow it as they mature.

Can you keep just 1 discus?

Many customers ask us, “Can I keep one discus?” Technically, the answer is yes. For example, dogs are technically pack animals, yet many people keep just one and then leave them home all day by themselves. It’s not ideal, but it’s doable.

What community fish can live with discus?

Recommended Discus Tank Mates

• German Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
• Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii)
• Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus)
• Sterbai Cory (Corydoras Sterbai)
• Tetras (Characidae)
• Apistogramma (genus)
• Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus)
• Malaysian Trumpet Snail / MTS (Melanoides tuberculata)

How big can discus get?

Discus typically reach up to 12.3–15.2 cm (4.8–6.0 in) in length, but captives have been claimed to reach 23 cm (9 in). Adults generally weigh 150–250 g (5.3–8.8 oz). No clear sexual dimorphism is seen for this fish, but males may reach a larger size than females.

Can you keep only 2 discus?

STEP ONE: – SIZE IS EVERYTHING The first thing to consider before you even buy the tank for your new discus is how big it needs to be. You will need to allow ten gallons for each discus. Also discus being a shoaling species a minimum number of at least six discus will need to be kept.

Is discus fish aggressive?

Sick discus fish never display aggression. A healthy fish may intimidate a sick fish, but two sick fish will not chase, nip and threaten one another with body slapping.

How big of a tank do I need for 2 discus?

What Size Tank Does Discus Need? As these fish need to be in schools of at least 5, a 50-gallon tank is the smallest tank they will thrive in. They prefer larger tanks, and upwards of 100 gallons means there will be less drastic changes in water conditions and they will have the space they desire.

Can discus hurt others?

Fighting can be seen in a pair of discus fish. They may display bold colors, can lock jaws and even peck at one another.

Can you feed discus once a day?

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.

Are bloodworms good for discus?

Some of the best sources of vitamins for discus fish are crustaceans, vegetables, and algae. Bloodworms, which are actually the larval stage of the mosquito are a very popular food type for discus fish. Bloodworms are rich in protein and can be administered live, frozen, and/or freeze-dried.

How big of a tank do you need for 1 discus?

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.