General questions about types of fish

I have a lot of questions about fish most of the time. I would feel bad posting fish questions on someone else's thread xD so this is a thread I will have for myself (and others if they would like) about fishies

My first question would be.. can you put Discus in an 55 gal tank with 4 tiger barbs and a red tail shark? If I have 2 other tiger barbs in a different tank can I introduce them to my big tank?

 

I personally wouldn't put tigers in with discus, or put a red tail shark in with discus, imo. Especially not in such low numbers of tiger barbs, which need a school of at least six but the more the merrier.

 

Discus do better in a species only tank as they are very sensitive to their environment.

 

I would not do tiger barbs and RTS with a discus, they would be too aggressive for the passive nature of the discus.

 

Welcome to Fishlore!
I agree with the others. If you want discus, you can have up to 6 discus in the 55 Gallon, the discus only and no other fish. Tiger barbs are aggressive and will probably Nip at the discus.

 

Oh yes, welcome to Fish Lore too haha!!! Lol, I'm so forgetful.......

 

55 is too small for discus.

 

55 is too small for discus.

No it's not, it's the minimum for up to 6 discus

 

I would like to see a 55 with 6 grown discus in it.

 

My tigers get harassed by my RTS.

Would I be able to bring my 2 barbs from my other tank to the tank with my 4 barbs?

 

In your 55 gal? Yes

 

They usually max around 6 inches. Some go up to 7,8, and 9 inches. But most of the time they get up to 6 inches. The width of a 55 gallon is 12.5-13 inches. They should be fine and that's the minimum tank size for them. Here is a thread about discus in a 55 gallon tank. If you can look at post #16

 

In your 55 gal? Yes

Yes. I have 2 barbs in a smaller tank. Since I have 4 barbs in my big tank I just wanted to make sure I could bring them together. What would be the best way to move them from one tank to the next?

 

And are pictus catfish generally known as being an escape artist? I just found mine dried up on the floor this has never happened before I added a pleco last night and I guess he didn't like him

 

Welcome to Fishlore! Got to say that I've never had a tank without a hood or lid.

Sorry to hear of your loss. I've not know young plecos to be aggressive but my experience is with BN's. Sometimes activity outside a tank can startle a fish and cause them to take a "leap of death".

 

My tank has a hood haha just not by the pump. It's weird. First time he's done that I have never had a BN.

 

They should be fine and that's the minimum tank size for them....

... in your opinion. In mine a 12" wide tank is tiny for a 6"+ fish. You can do it in one, but not well...

 

... in your opinion. In mine a 12" wide tank is tiny for a 6"+ fish. You can do it in one, but not well...

That's why it's their minimum tank size. Our discus experts say a 55 gallon is fine for them. Post #16