Discus tank

[KBMack]

Hi, I was thinking about turning my 2ft cube into a discus tank and was wondering what I could get away with in it. I know some of them only grow to 6" but would like to get one a little bigger. Is it possible or would I have to go with the 6"? And if so could I squeeze two of them into it? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[fisheatfish]

I kept a breeding pair in a 30 gal bare bottom and no decorations...good breeder setup but your 2 ft cube is 60 gal and I would turn it into a nice planted tank with a pair.

 

[Fish Tank Travis]

As a 60 gallon tank, you could get away with a group of six adult discus, but it will be a bit of maintenance to keep them healthy. You also couldn't keep anything else with them for bio load reasons.

I do agree with fisheatfish about a breeding pair. They would look really nice in a well aquascaped tank that size. In addition, you would still have room to keep a few other smaller fish, probably some bottom dwellers.

 

[Lilyann]

As a 60 gallon tank, you could get away with a group of six adult discus, but it will be a bit of maintenance to keep them healthy. You also couldn't keep anything else with them for bio load reasons.

I do agree with fisheatfish about a breeding pair. They would look really nice in a well aquascaped tank that size. In addition, you would still have room to keep a few other smaller fish, probably some bottom dwellers.

I have six sub-adults and adults in a sixty gallon cube, because my sub-adults are still growing I do a 75% water change three days a week. But, once fully grown, I will most likely take that down to twice weekly.