20 Gallon High ok?

[torch]

I have a 20 Gallon High 24x13x16 TruVu Acrylic tank that I plan to setup for two 2 to 3 inch Discus. I am doing research now, but don't have Discus yet. Would this be too small for them? It seems 55 gallon is smallest recommended, but I don't money or space for a bigger tank.

Planning 20 Gallon high, Aquaclear 70 or 20 HOB, heater. Coralife T5 24watts with ColorMax.

[torch]

Forgot to mention, it will be bare-bottom and plantless. The TruVu has blue background so it'll be nice.

[Don Trinko]

Most recomend having 5 discus, 5 is to much for a 20 or 29. I have 4 in 29s, It is not ideal but it can be done. 29 or bigger would be better than a 20. Only 2 discus can cause problems. They like to chase each other and one would get picked on all the time.

Don T.

[torch]

Thanks, let me reconsider my setup. Do you recommend HOB or just sponge filter?

[jnguyen4007]

Thanks, let me reconsider my setup. Do you recommend HOB or just sponge filter?

I have both in mine. HOB helps filter wastes out the tank.

[ShinShin]

A 20H is an excellant tank for mated pair only.

Mat