Hello, I have a 20 gallon Tall ( I did have saltwater but lived too far for live brine etc)..and would like to use thsi tank for a pair of mated discus. Is this okay for 20 gallon? I have an Eclipse hood (which did OUTSTANDING for saltwater). Do I need more? I am looking to mkae it a "showpiece" tank..with live plants, sandy bottomy.....with maybe two or three smaller bottom feeding fish.... is this realistic? Please....I have absolutely NO ego...all help welcome!!! (II really really really want to get a pair of mated discus)
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I've seen many a breeders use 20gals to hold their pairs of discus. If you have no interest in breeding them but still want a pair i really don't think i'd put them in that 20gal. The small tank allows the breeder to do easy frequent water changes in a bare tank. A planted tank would make this difficult.
Also unless you start with a 5-6" pair, you will need to start with about 6 young fish to turn out with a pair. Thus not being able to keep them in a 20gal. So as a plain, bare breeding tank....yes. Planted community tank, i wouldn't. Go as big as you can.
I've seen many a breeders use 20gals to hold their pairs of discus. If you have no interest in breeding them but still want a pair i really don't think i'd put them in that 20gal. The small tank allows the breeder to do easy frequent water changes in a bare tank. A planted tank would make this difficult.
Also unless you start with a 5-6" pair, you will need to start with about 6 young fish to turn out with a pair. Thus not being able to keep them in a 20gal. So as a plain, bare breeding tank....yes. Planted community tank, i wouldn't. Go as big as you can.
