New to discus.

[Reefshark]

Hi

I am planning to keep discus. I was thinking 6 or more.

My current tank is about 250 Liters, however I want them in a new tank.
Do discus do better in a tall tank or a longer less deep tank? The longer tank being about 45 cm tall. Or better yet how deep does a tank need to be for a adult discus?

Thanks

[Eddie]

I prefer a long over a tall, easier to clean.

Eddie

[Reefshark]

Thanks, just what I wanted to hear. How big is your tank? I need an idea of what size to build.

Ryan

[akumastew]

Hi Ryan

How many Discus would you like to keep?

As a rule of thumb, allow 10 gallons per Discus.

I have a 125 gallon tank, and I only keep one pair in it. BUt I could keep 12, if I so choose.

[mmorris]

Build it bigger than you think you want. :)

[Reefshark]

Thanks for the replies.

Is that US Gallons? 1 Gallon = 3.785412 Liters

So I need 37.85 liters per discus.
Then six discus need a 227.12472 liter tank

125 Gallons = 473.1765 liters!

Ok so Ill probally go for 400 liters.

[Scribbles]

Welcome to SD Ryan!

Discus tend to claim horizontal territory instead of vertical so longer is better when it comes to tanks.

Chris

[Reefshark]

Thanks.

Can only build next year. I have to order discus from South Africa so I cant preview them. Im not sure what I can get either.

[akumastew]

Thanks.

Can only build next year. I have to order discus from South Africa so I cant preview them. Im not sure what I can get either.

If you are ordering, contact the seller, and they may email you pictures of the fish in the tank.

[Reefshark]

I can expect to pay Pula 170. Thats about 28.33 Dollars per fish. What do you pay for a common discus in US?

[Scribbles]

I can expect to pay Pula 170. Thats about 28.33 Dollars per fish. What do you pay for a common discus in US?

It depends on size and strain. It can vary widely.

Chris

[Eddie]

It depends on size and strain. It can vary widely.

Chris

Ditto

[Reefshark]

I like the red and blue turquoise discus. I can get hold of them too. Are they a good type to start off with?

[exv152]

Do discus do better in a tall tank or a longer less deep tank? The longer tank being about 45 cm tall. Or better yet how deep does a tank need to be for a adult discus?

I'd say 24 inch (60 cm) deep tanks are ideal for discus, loosely planted and a bit darker than normal, this depth allows you to use protruding roots better, which discus prefer for hiding. IMO

My advice to you regarding what types; go with the ones you like.

[zamboniMan]

As a rule of thumb, allow 10 gallons per Discus.

I have a 125 gallon tank, and I only keep one pair in it. BUt I could keep 12, if I so choose.

Unless your the Stendeker Brothers ;)