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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 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Discus & Channel Catfish

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Discus & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Discus & Checker Barb

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Oliotius oligolepis

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Discus & Checkerboard Cichlid

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Ideal Tank Mates
Discus: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Discus & Chequered Rainbowfish

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Discus & Cherry Barb

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Discus & Cherry Shrimp

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Discus & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Discus & Chili Rasbora

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Discus & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Discus & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Discus & Chipokae Mbuna

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Discus & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Discus & Chocolate Cichlid

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Discus & Chocolate Gourami

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Ideal Tank Mates
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Discus & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Loricaria cataphracta

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Discus & Christmas Fulu

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Discus & Chuco Cichlid

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Discus & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Discus & Clown Killifish

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Discus & Clown Knifefish

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Discus & Clown Loach

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Discus & Clown Pleco (L104)

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Discus: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Discus & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Symphysodon aequifasciatus · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Discus: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive