How much does it cost to buy a discus?

Discus Fish for Sale Price List

Strain Name Size#2 (3.0 – 4.0 inches) Size#3 (4.5+ inches)
Blue Diamonds $85.00 $100.00
Turquoise Checkerboard $80.00 $90.00
Pigeon Blood $100.00
Tangerine $90.00 $110.00

How many discus Can I put in a 55 gallon tank?

Most discus in the common aquarium max out at 4.5-6 inches. Based on this size range, the minimum tank size would be a 55 gallon tank, but the bigger the better for these guys. 3-5 discus should be doable in a 55gal aquarium as long as water changes are kept up with.

How many discus Can I put in a 75 gallon tank?

the general rule is 10 gals per fish for discus. your tank is fine for six. on wc’s, breeders do change a lot of water every day.

What fish can you have with discus?

Discus Behavior/Compatibility Some suitable aquarium mates include cardinal tetras, neons, emperor and rummynose tetras as well as clown loaches and dwarf cichlids, such as rams and Apistogramma species. All of these fish tolerate the high temperatures and low pH/hardness required by discus.

How many eggs do discus lay?

400 tiny eggs
In a pinch, discus fish have also been known to lay their eggs directly on the vertical glass wall of the tank. Until the eggs are laid, the pair will intently clean the surface that they selected as the substrate. The females will position their breeding tube against the surface and lay up to 400 tiny eggs.

Do discus eat tetras?

Considering adding Neon Tetras to your Discus aquarium? You might want to switch that to Cardinal Tetras instead. They are similar in color but slightly larger, which means less risk of “mysterious disappearances”. After all, adult Discus definitely won’t pass up a tasty Tetra if they manage to catch it.

Can angelfish live with discus?

You can put a discus fish in with an angelfish but use caution. Quarantine any new fish before adding it to an established aquarium in case of illness, and if possible, add the most passive fish to the aquarium first.

Will discus eat tetras?

Is it hard to breed discus fish?

Selecting a Breeding Pair Because discus fish are difficult to sex while they are still young, you may need to wait until the fish mature and they may naturally pair off on their own. Female discus fish reach sexual maturity at 12 months of age, while males take a few months more to mature.