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Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size18 cm
Temperature28–32°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingGroup of 5+
Showing 625 - 648 of 735 Tank Mates

Discus & Snakehead Fighter

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Betta channoides

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSnakehead Fighter: Peaceful

Discus & Snowball Shrimp

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. white

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSnowball Shrimp: Peaceful

Discus & Socolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Chindongo socolofi

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSocolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi): Aggressive

Discus & Sorong Rainbowfish

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Melanotaenia fredericki

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSorong Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Discus & Sparkling Gourami

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Trichopsis pumila

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSparkling Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Discus & Spot Pangasius

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Pangasius larnaudii

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSpot Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Discus & Spotfin Goby Cichlid

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Tanganicodus irsacae

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSpotfin Goby Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Discus & Spotted Gar

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Lepisosteus oculatus

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Discus & Spotted Headstander

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Chilodus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Headstander: Peaceful

Discus & Spotted Hillstream Loach

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Gastromyzon punctulatus

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Hillstream Loach: Peaceful

Discus & Spotted Rainbowfish

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Glossolepis maculosus

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Discus & Spotted Raphael Catfish

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Agamyxis pectinifrons

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Discus & Spotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a)

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Chaetostoma milesi

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a): Mostly Peaceful

Discus & Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183)

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Ancistrus dolichopterus

Ideal Tank Mates
Discus: Mostly PeacefulStarlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly Peaceful

Discus & Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Apistogramma steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSteindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Discus & Sterba's Corydoras

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Corydoras sterbai

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSterba's Corydoras: Peaceful

Discus & Striped Raphael Catfish

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Platydoras armatulus

Ideal Tank Mates
Discus: Mostly PeacefulStriped Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Discus & Stripefin Eartheater

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulStripefin Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Discus & Sturgeon Catfish

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Platystomatichthys sturio

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSturgeon Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Discus & Sulphur Crest Lithobates

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Otopharynx lithobates

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSulphur Crest Lithobates: Semi-Aggressive

Discus & Sumo Loach

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Schistura balteata

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSumo Loach: Aggressive

Discus & Sunset Hap

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Dimidiochromis strigatus

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSunset Hap: Semi-Aggressive

Discus & Sunset Platy (Variatus Platy)

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Xiphophorus variatus

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSunset Platy (Variatus Platy): Peaceful

Discus & Swordtail

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Xiphophorus hellerii

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulSwordtail: Mostly Peaceful