Maximum Discus

[chris]

hello just woundering how many Discus I can have in my tank,
I own a 5 foot 20"x20" gravel bottom a few plants school of neons 2 dwarf Rams.
I currently change 25% of the water weekly.
I wont to grow big fish.
What is the formular for the amount of fish....... :shock: :P
thank you Chris

[leanne31]

Ive been told 1 adult per 40 litres hope that helps a bit

[heckelboy]

Depends on filtration and water changes

[chris]

Im changing about 25% water changes
I run an otto 450g 1800l/hour and a fluval 204,

[Trebs]

100gal tank.

10gal per adult discus.

You could go up to 10. For your level of w/c's though I think you'd get best results with 7-8.

[lesley]

I have a 6x2x2 heavily planted tank.

I usually have about 16 discus in there. They really seem happier in a large group. I change water every two to three days. I would have to agree though that you can't give them too much fresh water! The five in my four foot tank have lots of little territorial disputes.

Have enclosed a couple of pics.

[chris]

Your set up looks awesome,
I agree In my 3 foot grow out tank there were plenty of punch ups,
In my 5 footer they are like a new community very happy .
Although its only been 1 month in the new tank.
Ive got a pair of Red Turqs in there they spawned once in my 3 footer,
but un the 5 footer there not interested, well he is not interested,
He is not even hanging around her :!: