Should I add a couple Discus?

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Right now I have a 75G with a 6" yellowtail cuda, 3 clown loaches (2.5", 3.5" and one 4"), a Bamboo shrimp and one 6" Pleco. Sounds like a lot more than there really is, but I don't want to overstock the tank. Was considering adding 2 redtail cudas to the bunch, but thought a couple Discus would be neat as well. I plan on picking up a 150+ gallon tank in the somewhat near future, so they wouldn't spend eternity in the 75g. Anyways, the water temp is at 84 degrees, but everyone is happy at 86, no higher. Would a couple Discus be alright?
 
not a good idea. discus are a social fish and best in groups of six or more. a mated pair can work but probably not with all those other fish in the tank.
 
Nope. Unless the 2 Discus are a mated pair, then I don't see it working out. Discus should not be kept in groups smaller than 5.
 
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