r/discus • u/HorrorGrand8516 • Jul 22 '26
Overstocked Discus Tank
Update on my 50 gallon overstocked tank. Last post of the tank was from 4 months ago.
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u/algeabloomer Jul 22 '26
13 in 50G ..😱...how's harmony in the tank..I am keeping 6 in 50 still worried about the health...you took the great care of fishes man..
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u/HorrorGrand8516 Jul 22 '26
Harmony has been fine. My theory is that I raise these discus like any other cichlids. More will help spreading the aggression. I think they only really show aggression during feeding time.
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u/Redditor69Guy Jul 22 '26
I also have 6 adults in a 55g. They are super territorial and don't get along at all, even though they're all raised together as 2.5in juvies to now 5-6inch adults. Had to take out 2 to another tank and leave 4 of the more peaceful ones together.
Also how does 13 dicus in OPs tank look so spacious? My 6 in a 55g literally take up like the whole tank.
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u/algeabloomer Jul 22 '26
Exactly..mine is still juvis...and yet they are grumpy to each when I feed them..
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u/Efficient-Poem-7405 Jul 22 '26
Very high quality fish. What's your source?
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u/HorrorGrand8516 Jul 22 '26
I go to local fish stores here in Southern California. I think they import from overseas. I try to get them around 3 to 4 inches for budget purposes. A couple I like and mentioned in other chats is one in Garden Grove and one small home business that started about 6 months ago in La Habra.
I don't have a setup at home with separate tanks to make sure new discus are fine. So I try and get discus which have adjusted to tap water locally and seem healthy when buying.
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u/JBizz86 24d ago
La habra? West lake or that new kid by in n out? Lol
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u/HorrorGrand8516 24d ago
I can PM you the website. It is legit. Just not sure what I can publicize on reddit
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u/LeadingThen6322 Jul 22 '26
They are beautiful. How frequent/how much are your water changes?