teaguenation
07-02-2018, 02:03 AM
I've recently looked into upgrading to a 55 gallon tank, and I'm hoping I finally have the space needed to house some discus. I currently have a very peaceful community of 9 cory cats, 6 mountain minnows, 4 congo tetras, and 3 kuhli loaches. I'm currently keeping my tank at 28 degrees Celsius (82 in Fahrenheit) and all of the fish seem content. With my existing stock, I don't know if I can reasonably add a group of five or six discus, which seem to be the recommended minimum number. That being said, I've also been researching keeping a single discus, or a pair, though I worry about aggression and a lack of healthy social interactions.
I'd appreciate any advice on how many discus I can reasonably stock in a 55 gallon, if I could reasonably keep a single discus, or even if I could keep a few. Any advice on aggression, stocking levels, incompatibility, or any general tips as I attempt to navigate this species would be greatly appreciated.
I'd appreciate any advice on how many discus I can reasonably stock in a 55 gallon, if I could reasonably keep a single discus, or even if I could keep a few. Any advice on aggression, stocking levels, incompatibility, or any general tips as I attempt to navigate this species would be greatly appreciated.