Co existing...

[Shebron31]

I currently have a 60 gallon tank with 2 clown loaches, and 6 tetras. I will soon be adding a Red Turquoise Discus to my tank but i would like to have more than 1. Is it possible for 2 male Discus to co exist in the same tank that size without harming one another? I have heard stories of how someone i know had 2 males in their tank and 1 killed the other. I do not want this to happen. I would greatly appreciate any feedback.

[Filip]

Hi Shebron and welcome to Simply Discus.

The only successful way to keep just 2 discus in a tank is to buy a proven pair of discus.
Other than that , the minimal recomended number is usually 5-6 discus .They are schooling fish and they need to be kept in a group of min. 5-6 discus to spread the aggression and to make them feel more secure .

Since a proven pair of grown up discus cost as much as 6 juveniles if not more , it would be a better option for you to start with 6 juvies .
And clown loaches are too boisterous for a juvie discus , so they should go out once you decide to keep discus.

[Shebron31]

Hello Filip,

Seeing as to how i am a novice fish hobbits would you think it would be better if i simply started with just 1 Discus in the tank along with what i current have?

[bluelagoon]

Hello Filip,

Seeing as to how i am a novice fish hobbits would you think it would be better if i simply started with just 1 Discus in the tank along with what i current have?

+1...As mentioned above,they are a schooling fish.So the answer is no.

[Ryan925]

You don't want your first attempt at discus to be a failure. Best thing to do is be patient and wait until you can do things the right way. You will be happy you did

[Shebron31]

So recommended 5-6 juvie discus with the Tetras and remove the loaches? I dont know if im comfortable with juveniles just yet but the alternative is to buy an established pair??

[Filip]

So recommended 5-6 juvie discus with the Tetras and remove the loaches? I dont know if im comfortable with juveniles just yet but the alternative is to buy an established pair??

Yes . Either an established pair or 5 discus .
They dont have to be juvies . Go with the biggest discus you can currently afford.
Just 1 discus might end up to be skittish , hiding , not eating and finally get sick .

[Shebron31]

I was looking at loveaquarim.com they have 5 medium size discus for a decent price. Thanks for all the help guys :) I love this forum

[Ryan925]

I was looking at loveaquarim.com they have 5 medium size discus for a decent price. Thanks for all the help guys :) I love this forum

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[alron2]

You need to listen to Ryan, discus are not something you want the cheapest you can find, you want the best value for your money.
Ron