Realistic Stocking Levels ?

[Discus Dee]

Hey All,

I have a 67G/260L approx tank ... 48x18x18 in size to be exact. Im running a Eheim ProII 2028 (1050L/PH) canister on the tank which turns the tank over around 4 times per hour. I do 50-60% daily W/C's religously and was wondering what is a realistic stocking number of adult discus for such a set up ? I have read that 10G per adult is the norm, but have also read that 5G per adult is possible. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated as I'm planning on 8-10 adults at the end of the day ... so to speak ! I still want enough room for the adults to be happy and not crowded. Oh it's a BB tank !

Cheers,

Dee :)

[Carol_Roberts]

Water changes are the key to stocking density. You can pack them in if you change enough water EVERYDAY. When the adults start to pair off they can get territorial.

[Greg Richardson]

Dee. All about the wc's.

If at all possible u can do 50% in morning and 50% at night imo u can pack it with more than what u want.

I think your 60% though will work fine.

[Tony_S]

10 adults in a 70 is completely do-able....the main key is one you already stated...
I do 50-60% daily W/C's religously

"Religously" is the key....slip up a few times here, and a few times there.....and it wont take long to be in a world of hurt.

Tony

[Discus Dee]

Hello Carol, Greg and Tony.

Thanks for the heads up guys, appreciate it ! Well looks like all will be fine if I keep up my daily WC's. Thanks again for your opinions :)

Cheers,

Dee:)