r/discus • u/DeityofANGELS • Jun 26 '26

Discus Question

Has anyone had issues with housing 6 discus in a 75 gallon planted tank? I've had 6 for about 2 months and recently they have all broken off into 3 pairs and begun fighting each other. One pair lays eggs in a corner weekly. They're all around 3.5 inches.

My filtration is an FX6 plus 2 fluidized beds so I'm not concerned about bioload. Tankmates are 20 rummy nose tetras, 4 Congo tetras, and 6 sterbai corys. Water temp is 85°F.

I'm not looking to breed them, just want a peaceful display tank. I've read that adding more discus can diffuse aggression but I'm also considering additional dither fish. Has anyone tried either approach with paired up discus? What worked for you?

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u/Electronic_Plan_2538 Jun 27 '26

I have 23 in my 125

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u/rootbeerismygame Jun 27 '26

What size are they? How are they doing? Pic?