Do discus do well in planted tanks?
After going through all the preferences for a discus tank setup, the conclusion is that planted aquariums could be considered the ideal setup for discus because they help achieve the ideal conditions for keeping discus. Arguably, the best filtration for aquariums are aquatic plants!
How many Litres does a discus fish need?
For adult STENDKER discus fish, we recommend providing approx. 30 litres of water per adult discus fish. Many discus lovers only want the best for their animals and believe that you should also put a group of small discus fish in an e.g. 450 litre aquarium.
How long do discus fish live in a tank?
Discus fish, kept in good conditions, can live for up to 15 years and reach sizes of up to 20 centimetres / 8” in diameter! They are fully grown at the age of approximately 2 to 2.5 years!
Can you keep Amano shrimp with discus?
Typical algivores like Amano- or Dwarf shrimp can only be kept in a discus tank with certain restrictions. Due to their small size, the invertebrates check out as “food” for the fish, so the shrimp should be big enough (like mature, female Amano shrimp, usually offered as XL shrimp in trade).
Will discus eat my shrimp?
Partly dwarf shrimp can be socialized with discus fish, provided there are enough hiding places for the shrimp. In addition, their number should be large enough, because certainly every now and then one can and will be eaten by the discus.
Is Driftwood good for discus fish?
It makes them feel more secure. If you can afford to decorate your tank and you are not trying to breed your discus, I would recommend putting driftwood and live plants in your tank.
Can discus live with Amano shrimp?
Why is driftwood so light?
The outer layers of bark are often stripped out, and boring animals may dig a network of tunnels through the wood. When it washes ashore, driftwood is often extremely light after it dries out, and it can make an excellent source of tinder.
Does discus need salt?
The number one cure for this in discus fish is Epsom salts. When administering, you need to use one tablespoon for every 40 gallons of water. Epsom salts do not go away once added to the tank and will stay in the water until you change it, so you don’t need to replace it unless you do a water change.