Discus Freaks

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I noticed some more Discus lovers getting on the forum. I LOVE ME SOME Discus. Please post your pics and tell us what you have. Thanks so much!

I like Discus,but I'm not ready for any discus just yet!

Ok so its not just the ones at the store that are lacking personality, they eat from my hand and that's about it....

my name says it all are angles the king of aquarium fish discus have attitude color personality most people cant keep them so they get a bad rap its not hard just alot of changing water

0 every one should have a bunch and discus have lots of attatude

Any chance of a video showing that personality?

if i only new how to do it when u put food in the tank when they try to breed in a community its a trip they will do everything they can to stop the other discus they arnt going to rum in the glass to try and kill u like some cichlids they float and pick great color will lower your blood pressure some hang together some domanate each one has there own personality get some and u will love them

What is the ideal size tank for 3-4 of them?

they do best in colonies i wouldnt do less than 6 but a good rule of thumb is 1 per 10 gallons full grown. but i also use this for smaller discus as well just to be safe

Discus settle in better with 6 or more.

at least 5 and its best to buy them around 2or 3 inchs a75 would be good they can get fairley large iv seen them as big as 9inchs around but most wont get that big ill tell u fern u will love them a school moving across can b a site to behold i get to see it everyday

Oh I know how big they can get! Bigger than a large dinner plate!
Not sure if my coworker will give me 5-6 though, 2-3 is more likely.

sorry was just trying to help

discuskent wrote:

0 every one should have a bunch and discus have lots of attatude

A++++!

i would like to get some wen my 100 gallon gets set up but i really cant spend to much, so where should i go to get that many with out emptying my pocket? i dont mind shipping, i just want smalls to start out with. then build up. i do 30% water chnages twice a week since my bettas r in the tank. so im happy doing water changes lol

discuskent wrote:

sorry was just trying to help

And help you have!
My coworker breeds them and he swears up and down I will love them if I get some and hes offered to give me a few if I want, hes really trying to get me into them. Just not too sure he'd be willing to part with 5-6 for no $. Would they be happy in a PH of 7.5-7.0? That's my tap water range. I know I could soften and acidify it some in the tank by using a fair amount of drift wood. Will they be fine with corydoras cats? If so that may give me more reason to make room, then I could have cory breeders in there.

discus and cory cats s/be fine together....the thing to consider when chosing a discus tankmate is the eating habits. discus tend to be slow eaters but since you're mixing with a bottom feeder, shouldn't be a problem

pillierox1, you can get 1" juvies from 2 of the local breeders (Arlington) for $10 each...one might even cut a 3 for $20 deal. when you're ready, let me know and I'll hook you up

that would be awesome tanya!!! ill hav to wait for a while for the 100 gallon to cycle thru and put some driftwood and decor in it as well but ill tell ya wen everything is ready in my tank.

who has discus in arlingnton besides thong?

All this talk about discus now I want a larger tank! wah, wah,

ya i understand bout that!!!

Oh discus my new love. I have been keeping SA cichlids and find these guys to be a lot like other SA cichlids but like to be with eachother more then others. They like to pick on eachother and explore they are graceful and yes have lots of personality.

Fern I think you would like them.

They get along with other fish that have simular needs in temp and water. Good tank mates should be peacful and not a threat and will not fight them for food.

It's best to feed young often 3-6 times a day. because of this you should do more WC everyday to every other day. Its work to grow up young discus right but rewarding.

here are my little guys around 3"







the group


I'm looking for one more

discusmike wrote:

who has discus in arlingnton besides thong?

I got mine from jim, another NADA member.. he had brill turqs, which is what i got.

What size and price? Thanks