40 gal breeder

[ramcharger1979]

Is it possible to have discus in a 40 gal breeder tank or should I start with something bigger?

 

[RedDwarf]

It's a good size tank to start with. It all really depends on the number and size you want to keep.

 

[ramcharger1979]

Well my wife really wants a discus tank but I will be doing all the work. I have an extra 40 in the garage. How many and what kind could I put in that tank?

 

[ryansmith83]

IMO you should start with a 55 gallon and no less. A 40 breeder works alright for a breeding pair, or to raise out small fish, but it's not a good size for long-term discus keeping.

It's always best to start with groups of discus or you'll run into aggression issues. Discus form a pecking order and if you have less than 4 fish you're most likely going to have problems. I always recommend starting with 6.

 

[Industrial]

At work, we can keep up to 8 3 1/2" discus in a 29 with weekly 50% water changes without any problems.

I'd say a 40 is fine to start, but you may have to upgrade as they get older.

 

[123456]

40 will be fine as a breeder tank.

Once the frys start growing, you'd want to move them into their own tank anyways.

So 40g for just the breeders will be perfect. Many breeders I know use 40gs.

 

[ramcharger1979]

So what would you recommend for filtration on this set up?

 

[dwilder]

40 breeder is as good as standard 55 gal not all about gal of water but top dimensions air space