What you should know before owning Discus | A beginner's guide to Discus

In this video, Kelvin talks through the things you need to know before you begin your Discus keeping journey, such as what size Discus and tank to get, the difference between cheap and expensive Discus, Discus tankmates, and more.

Got a question? Drop them in the comments below.

[JulieDavis-lo]

This is so helpful. We are starting a 150 gallon discus tank and I can't wait to learn more on your site!

[flonkas]

I only have 2 tanks with discus, and man, it takes me hours per day doing water changes and maintenance. I’m an experienced fish keeper, so I was prepared and ready for this. It’s been tough but I love devoting time to my fish.

[lt]

If I lived in Sidney near your store, I’d seriously consider setting up a discus tank . But alas, I’m in Texas.

[razibmiah]

Thanks for this vedio, you are doing great job for discus hobbyists.

[moniquemoors]

Thanks you for the advice, want to upgrade from a 100L tank to a big discus tank.

[bettaaquatiks]

Excellent information & Advice. Thank you for sharing.👍👍👍👍👍

[jobalvaro]

Hi OZ Discus.I have been following your vlog for quite long and thank you so much for a lot of information I gained. I just have one question, is it OK to keep my discus at 25 -26 celsius? In my country, the electric bills is quite high especially during winter so I am thinking of keeping my tank at this temperature. thanks a lot in advance...

[Mikeylearnrock]

Biggest issues with Discus are bacteria and water change. If you can handle these two factors well, you may have a good start.
It is absolutely right that larger discus are easier to care for as they are less afraid of environments, and small discus tends to stun growth if didn’t manage well.
Discus is the most majestic and beautiful fish I had kept, but you need to listen to expert’s advices to prevent disappointment.

[DiscusVibs]

Best Quality and Healthy Discus Fish Love Form India 😍😍

[pietroluigilebani]

im loving the channel, so much good tips e information. I have e 100 gallon tank with a 50 gallon sump, I do 30% water chance twice a week, how many discus do you guys would say I can keep ? cheers from Brazil.

[surajitparua]

Dear sir, please tell what is ideal water parameter for discuss ? And also make a video on this topic..
A lot of love from INDIA....❤❤❤

[cdnreplies]

Thinking about discus after keeping African cichlids for 30 years and recently was given a 110 gallon bow front which is my first tank in 3 years after getting rid of all my tanks .
I've started collecting the rest of everything and wondering if my filtration systems are enough for discus.
1 fluval fx6 and 1 ehiem professional 2 canister. I have 2 wave makers if needed. I've gotten everything free on marketplace which saved me a lot and have to buy a few things now but my filtration for discus is my concern.
Is it enough? These 2 filters are quite large and have great reviews.
Any info would be appreciated

[ltd]

What type of fish did that guy put with his 15 discus? I'd like to set up a discus tank with only tetras (cardinal or rummy nose). I hope that will work out.

[Gopikrishnan]

Hello, good to know all the details but what worries me is
Every aquarium I visit have discus in a veey small fish tanks, I have never seen a seller keep discus in atleast a 50 gallon tank, all i have seen is barely a 10 to 20 gallon tank overall
It's us hobbyist are setting up 50 gallon and 100 gallon tanks

[pinkypromise]

Any ideas on why discus are peppering?

[MA-oepu]

When you say to allow approx. 40 liter per discus, does this mean ONLY the discus alone and NO other fish? Or, there can also be other small fish in the tank? So, for a 200 liter tank, we can have 5 discus in "addition" to the other discus friendly fish? Thanks!

[frazerguest]

I was considering changing my Malawi tank to a Discus tank, but 3-6 water changes a day???? Sod that !

I think I’ll stick to Malawi and stick to doing a 45% water change once every week.

[sidharthsoman]

he said "better antibodies to handle fluctuations in pH" 🙆

[allenlfrancisco]

since stendker is closing down. thoughts on mixing germans and asians? thanks!

[kevinoconnell]

3 to 6 water changes a day is absolute nonsense.