Temperature question??????

[noobF1]

Hello all!!! So i have a question about mantaining the right temperature. If you have big and small discus what is the right temp. You should keep the tank at? Being said small is at 3-4 inches and big at 6-7 inches. Thanx if you reply!!!!

[Keith Perkins]

82 to 86 regardless of size is a pretty widely accepted normal range for discus. Here in the States the upper half of the range is more common, in GB and Europe the lower half.

[Hsunami]

85-87 for juvies growing out and 82-84 for adults. but you big and small so maybe 84-85?

[wendy9722]

I keep mine at 84 with a mixture of sizes

[ericatdallas]

Since fish are cold-blooded, I think if you go with the warmer range then you'll increase metabolism. In theory, the juvies will eat more and grow faster this way assuming you're able to keep up with the feedings.

[noobF1]

Thank you for all the reply, seems like i've been having my tank at a higher temp. (86-88F) they seem to be happy and active but thw little seems to take soooo long to grow???

[nc0gnet0]

In a perfect world, 3-4 inch discus would not be in the same tank as 6-7 inch discus.

[Hsunami]

In a perfect world, 3-4 inch discus would not be in the same tank as 6-7 inch discus.


Lol too bad our world is not perfect. If it was it be raining money and women.

[yetchy]

Lol too bad our world is not perfect. If it was it be raining money and women.

Also it would be raining money and women on to our Ferraris

[Elite Aquaria]

Since I have my fish in a garage my fish room varies in temp depending on the time of the year. During the summer time the temp can get as high as 88 and during the winter it drops to around 82.