Grow out Tank??

[jaybuc]

Would it be possiable to keep 2 or 3 Juvi discus in a 20g for about 6 months as a grow out tank until I get my 125g?? I would just do a barebottom with some drift wood.

[Merrilyn]

Two or three fish would be fine in that size tank. I have even had 6 juveniles in a similar tank.

The key to keeping the fish healthy is frequent large waterchanges, and a fully cycled filter.

If you can manage that, there should be no problems.

[jaybuc]

So 2 discus would be ok? Will they get along?

[kalebjarrod]

2 discus will be ok

you will have to see how they go in regards to fighting

if they start to fight you may need some more fish

[jaybuc]

what filter would you go with on a 20g with 2 juvies? Also is a w/c a day needed? or is it possiable to do one big one a week? just wanted to know before I move forward with this setup. I really just want it as a holding tank for about 6 months until I get my big tank. Any advice would be great!

Thanks

[kalebjarrod]

Maybe a small canister or a larger HOB would be good

i think water changes should be done two to three times per week

daily is not nessecary, weekly is to long

[jaybuc]

Thanks kalebjarrod for the help!

Would you go barebottom or a substrate with plants??

[Merrilyn]

Bare bottom will be easier to clean, but a few plants will help keep the nitrates down, and give the fish some hiding places.

Just be prepared to gravel vac at each water change.