Reply With QuoteDiscus prefer the 18" width over the 12" of a 55, so a 65 wouldn't be bad at all IMO. I prefer longer and not as tall, but for free I'd put 6 discus in it.
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Good aquarium size for discus?
Hello all have an opportunity to get a 65 gallon tank and stand for free! Dimensions are 3' long ×18" wide × 2' high. Would this be good enough to house 6 or 7 discus thinking about some wild or stendker tefe. All imput welcomed. Thanks Walt
Re: Good aquarium size for discus?
Discus prefer the 18" width over the 12" of a 55, so a 65 wouldn't be bad at all IMO. I prefer longer and not as tall, but for free I'd put 6 discus in it.
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Re: Good aquarium size for discus?
I always thought discus like a tall tank 36 inch isn't ideal but at least it has height
Re: Good aquarium size for discus?
Angels prefer height, discus have always preferred a longer tank than tall IMEOriginally Posted by walt
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Re: Good aquarium size for discus?
It depends on the size of the Discus you will be buying. Surface area is important for small fish, a longer tank is better for large fish.
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Re: Good aquarium size for discus?
Has anyone ever used a tank with these dimensions and had success
Re: Good aquarium size for discus?
Sure. If it holds water it will work.
Mama Bear
Re: Good aquarium size for discus?
Thanks for imput!
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