How many Discus can my tank hold.

[Snuffy]

Hello Everyone,

I would like to know how many discus I can safely have in a 150 gallon tank with the measurment's 48L X 24W X 30H. I have 7 discus in the tank with 3 cory cats, 10 neons and 1 pleco. I am running a Eheim Pro 3 capable of handling up to a 320 gallon tank. I am adding a 36 watt turbo twist UV light to the tank as soon as I get a chance. I clean and change out 50 gallons of water once a week. So how many discus is safe for this tank.

Thanks

Snuffy

[billeagan]

Hello Everyone,

I would like to know how many discus I can safely have in a 150 gallon tank with the measurment's 48L X 24W X 30H. I have 7 discus in the tank with 3 cory cats, 10 neons and 1 pleco. I am running a Eheim Pro 3 capable of handling up to a 320 gallon tank. I am adding a 36 watt turbo twist UV light to the tank as soon as I get a chance. I clean and change out 50 gallons of water once a week. So how many discus is safe for this tank.

Thanks

Snuffy


The basic rule for adults is 1 per 10 gallons, 1 per 15 is better.... However, if you up yoru wc's to at least 50gals 2x/week and throw another filter on for safety you can easily do 20.

I had a 75 with 10 adults, FW ray, 3 large clowns, a dozen cories, and a couple of pleco's for years with no problem. But, you have to be willing to keep up with the daily WC's

[pcsb23]

Like Bill says the key is in the diligence you do your w/c with. Slack on them and even 1 becomes too many! 2 x 50gals a week would be ok for 10 to 15 imo. Always err on the light side though.

[Snuffy]

Thanks for the speedy reply guys. I will follow your directions.