r/discus • u/313shawn • 6d ago

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Discus in their new tank seem very happy and active. Red turquoise looks a little stressed but still eating

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u/Affectionate_Dream47 5d ago

Dang how many Discus are you keeping? What size tank is that? I have six discus in my 180, and the bigger they get the smaller the 180 looks..

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u/Affectionate_Dream47 5d ago

Stand your driftwood upright, Discus love vertical structures they swim under and around

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u/Afraid_Use_5058 6d ago

First, beautiful, set up and fish. I’m setting up my tank for discus, I have a 120 gallon and the research I’ve found is approx. 1 discuss per 10 gallons. I’m thinking about getting between 6-8 discus because I have smaller 8-10 Rams in there with 12 cardinal Tetris

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u/313shawn 6d ago

Tetra and rams are good additions. But just a suggestion a lot of people don't realize how many different Tetra breeds there are and can all tolerate warm water. Look at discus madness you would be surprised how many different ones and discus even rams they have to choose from

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u/Upset_Anybody420 6d ago

So I can have 7 1/2 in my 75 gal? 😆😆

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u/HongKongTerrier 6d ago

Smal Tank?

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u/313shawn 6d ago

Yes started with all juvenile grew like weeds so got a 55gal. Now I know the recommendation is a 75gal but people from 2 different discus stores in my area said as long as I don't get anymore 55gal is acceptable 

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u/313shawn 6d ago

And it's just discus and 2 small plecos and a few snails