Currently have my 75g tank stocked with one Senegal bichir, two four line Pimelodellas, a rope fish, two satanoperca Juruparis, and I also plan on getting an elephant nose soon. I was just wondering if I would have a problem if I were to add a few discus to the tank. I feel like my tank is too bland and I need some more color to change it up a little bit. If not i'd like some more fish recommendations.
Need opinions on discus compatibility.
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Discus are best kept with other discus or in a community tank with small peaceful fish. Also the high temperatures that discus should be kept at are not good for many fish. Add to that the fact that discus are high maintenance fish, and having too many fish in the tank will only add to the chore of keeping their tank clean. I wouldn't recommend adding discus to your tank.
No, I think you should stay away from discus unless you setup a tank for themselves and/or small fishes such as Corydoras and small tetras (Cardinal).
Discus fish don't get along with a lot of fish. Very active shoaling fish scare them and when discus are scared they turn dark and lose their color. If you want discus you got to get rid of the aggressive and jumpy fish and put in some cardinal tetras and neon tetras. I got mine with a royal pleco and a mixed school of cardinals and neon tetras. put the pleco always hides.