grow out tanks

[Eddie]

Could I have 8 (1.5"-2") discus in a 29 gallon or is that a bit cramped. A 55 seems a bit big for now? I can move them to larger tank later can't I? At what size is it ideal to have 10 gallons per fish? :confused:

[GulfCoastDiscus]

They're fine. It all depends on your feeding and waterchange. Eventually you'll have to move them to a bigger tank.

-dan

[Carol_Roberts]

They'll fit in the 29 for a month or two - then it will be time to move them to a 55.

[FischAutoTechGarten]

then you see photos like this at Stendkers:
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//showthread.php?t=41272&page=2

Looks to be about 24 large Discus in a 75 gallon.
And you wonder, if I'm doing 50% daily water changes, can I support 8 4" Discus in a 29?
Amazing the stocking densities these professional breeders are capable of maintaining. We'd get in trouble if we tired that!

[Carol_Roberts]

I wonder how much water Stendker is running through that tank every day? 150 - 200 gallons?

[FischAutoTechGarten]

I know what you mean Carol. You've got to wonder. Obviously they are on an aggressive drip system. They don't appear to do big drain/fill cycles or wipe downs from the photos Hans is posting for us.

[FischAutoTechGarten]

I know Hans you're right. The fish are spectacular. I did notice they were also on Wet/Dry filtration. Still, they must be quite aggressive with the water changes to support those stocking densities on beef heart diets.