AquaticSuppliers.com     Cafepress Store

Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Lone Adult Discus

  1. #1
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    Brighton MI
    Posts
    159

    Default Lone Adult Discus

    Got a large adult Red Eagle discus in my 75 gallon that is now alone, besides some rummy nose and cories. He had a buddy that he always swam with (I got at the same time as him years ago) but a heater malfunction a couple months back almost boiled the whole tank. My Red Eagle managed to withstand and has been a lone discus since. He appears very healthy but tends to hide a little bit more, wondering if adding another/more discus would help or be a good idea?
    Would adding more discus make him happier and more comforted? Or would it lead to fighting and issues? With him nearly dinner plate size, would I want to add smaller discus or large similar sized discus?
    I have had him so long the last thing I want to do is add more discus and create issues for him. Was planning on just scaping the tank around him, but wasn't sure if discus like loneliness Lol.
    Any input would be appreciated!

  2. #2
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Posts
    250

    Default Re: Lone Adult Discus

    Definitely get some more Discus. If you can afford 5" size get at least three. I have a lone
    5" discus right now in a 60 gallon. I bought four 3" r's and going to put them with him after
    quarantine. I feel bad that he is a loner right now.

  3. #3
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    Brighton MI
    Posts
    159

    Default Re: Lone Adult Discus

    Quote Originally Posted by wannafish View Post
    Definitely get some more Discus. If you can afford 5" size get at least three. I have a lone
    5" discus right now in a 60 gallon. I bought four 3" r's and going to put them with him after
    quarantine. I feel bad that he is a loner right now.
    I was thinking the same. I would be willing to buy larger (5"+) discus if I am assured the new comers wont come in and disrupt my big lone discus! Thats kinda the issue I'm having, if adding new discus is a good idea, what size? What size will yield the best outcome for everyone / have the least aggression issues?

  4. #4
    Registered Member BrendanJ23's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2019
    Location
    Brisbane, AUS
    Posts
    307
    Real Name
    Brendan

    Default Re: Lone Adult Discus

    Quote Originally Posted by discusmatt20 View Post
    I was thinking the same. I would be willing to buy larger (5"+) discus if I am assured the new comers wont come in and disrupt my big lone discus! Thats kinda the issue I'm having, if adding new discus is a good idea, what size? What size will yield the best outcome for everyone / have the least aggression issues?
    Anything 3” and above I would assume be fine. However, when introducing new fish, rearrange the tank to reset any territories etc.
    21 Discus, 7 Green Tree Frogs, 3 Eastern Dwarf Tree frogs, 1 Coastal Carpet Python,6 sawshelled/Murray river turtles, 2 dogs, a cat, 2 kids and a wife. Phew...what a mouthful


    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

  5. #5
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2017
    Posts
    117

    Default Re: Lone Adult Discus

    Quote Originally Posted by BrendanJ23 View Post
    Anything 3” and above I would assume be fine. However, when introducing new fish, rearrange the tank to reset any territories etc.
    Yup, I agree with you. You can't put a Discus inside and call it a day.

  6. #6
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    Brighton MI
    Posts
    159

    Default Re: Lone Adult Discus

    Quote Originally Posted by BrendanJ23 View Post
    Anything 3” and above I would assume be fine. However, when introducing new fish, rearrange the tank to reset any territories etc.
    I was thinking around this size, leaving my current guy with a size advantage. I would rather my current discus bully the new guys, than new guys coming in and bullying my current discus. Thanks for the help!

    Side note, I always bought from Kenny. Anyone know of other discus breeders or exporters that deal primarily Asian bred discus (or Forrest Malaysian discus)? I always try to keep discus of similar origin.

  7. #7
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2019
    Location
    Austin, TX
    Posts
    38

    Default Re: Lone Adult Discus

    I've also had good luck with somethingphishy.com I recently purch 5 diamond blues and they also have other Asian based strains. Prices are good and the shipping was highly professional and very well packed/insulated with heating pads, Another site is SimplyDiscus.com but they are currently out of stock for the next month or so. Good luck!!

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Cafepress