rudy Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I have a 500 gallon tank that I but thinking maybe of trying discus in. I have probably 30 rainbows in there so was wondering how they would do together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowric Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 They get along fine .... the only small issue is temperature. Melanotaenia species start to burn out after 82 degrees .... Glossolepis you can push up to 84 degrees. I suppose if you could run at 82 which is low for discus. Many people do run them together.... check this thread ...starts off with pics of bows but as you get near the end of the thread there are lots of pictures with bows and discus. http://www.rainbowfish.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=63 Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks Ric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I think the rainbows would get all the food before the discus in which case feed the discus separate some how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullymoto Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I keep my discus at 27c = 80c. Discus can be a bit skittish, if rainbows are lively they might spook the discus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 I have a 500 gallon tank that I but thinking maybe of trying discus in. I have probably 30 rainbows in there so was wondering how they would do together. The main problem I read about (besides temperature) is the fact that Rainbows can make discus skittish because of their crazy swimming behavior. This problem is typically rectified by a large enough tank; a 500g seems like MORE than enough room. What are the dimensions of that bad boy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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