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    Juvenile Discus

    Hi all,
    Just a quick question regarding a juvy i brought last week because i could not resist him. He is much smaller than my other discus and they picked on him and he hasn't eaten for a few days now, i was wondering if i let him grow out in a 120L tank should i get him a buddy discus that is also the same size as him? He is 4cm from mouth to base of tail.. I know they like their own company so i thought perhaps get another one the same size and let them grow out together. Dose this sound ok?
    Also getting another one will complete my discus school of 5, i already have 3 others.
    Any thoughts welcome
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    Small Discus do better in groups of 5 or 6. Please don't get more like this one. I mentioned before that this one is already stunted, so you have to be more careful choosing better fish.
    Why me ?

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    Thank you Holowman,
    Should i just pop him in with the other bigger discus and hope he makes it then?

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    Hi Sabrina;
    I am growing 6 juvy in 200 l BB tank ,they are 5 months old and growing well apart from one who is a bit unsociable ,you always find one who always gives you hard time . i think he will be happier with the others as you said .
    good luck

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    Being alone will make him sick I am sure, better with the others, but like Sayid says, there is always one who gets the rough end of the stick.
    Why me ?

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    Hi guys!
    Thank you for comments.. I put him in with the other 3 and besides a little bit of push and shove they are all getting along amazing! The little one (Dingo) is swimming around everywhere, he is much happier with the others!
    I have another small Discus on hold at the pet store, should i get a photo of it and post here for you guys to see him before i buy him?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sabrina View Post
    Hi guys!, should i get a photo of it and post here for you guys to see him before i buy him?
    Yes, a few photos and I will say either good or bad if you would like my opinion.

    What about quarantine ?
    Why me ?

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    Ok i will try to get into the store today and get a few pics..
    Yes i have a QT tank, a 2 foot fully cycled tank waiting for new fish

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    Here he is Hollowman,
    Looks also stunted perhaps, but healthy and fins up etc..
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    Honestly , I wouldn't waste your money , stunted, poor shape

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