Single Discus, What to do?!

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Hey fellow MFK'ers, someone locally has a single turquoise discus for sale. I really want it, but I know they are supposed to be maintained groups. What should I do? The fish is selling for only $15 and appears to be in great health. Should I buy it, or let it slide and just buy a group from the LFS as I originally intended?

Much Thanks, Justin.
 
If I found one that cheap in good health I would keep him solo in a tank with angels. I currently have a new angelfish tank which is a 55 gallon and am planning on having 8 angelfish as babies and then splitting them up as they pair and grow up. Angelfish and Discus go great together from what I've read and I've actually been looking for a baby discus priced that good that I could put in with them.
 
bleublaze55 said:
You could buy both. It depends on the quality of the fish, the size, and if you want to QT him while your waiting to buy the other 4-5.
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That sounds reasonable, but the only thing is that if I do that it's going to be put into a 15g by itself until further notice, which is probably late january 2012. I plan on buying my new 65g - 110g setup then.
 
I do have the exact same situation as you do right now. I have 8 angelfish juvies in a 29g by themselves. Only thing is that aquarium is pretty small and to me, considered heavily stocked. I am trying to get a good group of 5-6 for my future 65g - 110g.
 
I would leave it for someone else if you are going to put it in a 15ga by it self for that long.
 
That's what I was thinking. Simply because not only would it stress it out, but I think leaving it alone for that long then introducing to a group could lead to aggression problems. Thanks everyone, but I think it's going to be a no sell.
 
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