FranAndMark Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 hi all, we've just joined up and are wanting some info on keeping discus. i've been into keeping and breeding tropical fish for at least 10 years. now we want to try something new. does anyone know if discus be kept successfully in hard water with ph around 7 ? or is it best they are kept in soft water ph around 6? also what other fish can be kept with discus? thanks fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kookie Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 I've seen guppies in with discus. BlueandKim may be able to answer your questions. They have some truely beautiful discus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kookie Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Hi. you might want to pose your questions under the freshwater category. It appears those in the know about discus, don't come into the welcome section. good luck with getting answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Hi Fran, welcome to the forum. Whereabout do you live? To answer your questions about discus : Discus can live in either hard or soft water and at any PH provided that they are stable and not fluctuating all the time. Discus can be kept with a variety of other fishes eg. cardinal tetra, rummy nose, small plecos, cory, otto... Basically most fishes that are not aggresive and can tolerate a higher temp (28-31). hth To breed discus you will need soft water and for growing up babies you will need hard water for better growth. Babies will still grow in soft water but not as well. Cheers, ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Welcome to your both. Please add your location to your profile so it is easier to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 oh goody another wainui person - looks like we are set to take over the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Welcome along! Discus are a beautiful fish! What size tank are you going to put them in? MCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Welcome , another Wainuiomata person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Hi guys... great to have you along Hope you both find lots of interest and new friends here. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 There certainly are a lot from Wainui!! :bounce: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Welcome! Have dropped you a PM, hope to hear from you soon and you're welcome to come by for a coffee some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 FranandMark welcome along. Depends how hard the water is. If it's too hard the eggs can't hatch, but like Ronnie (Discusguru) says, if it's harder they grow better because more mineral content. I definitely recommend getting in to them if you can dedicate to a lot of water changes (a few of us here do 70% water changes/day). They have cool personalities and are really interesting to watch their social interactions and breeding behaviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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