![]() ![]() If you have your eyes on a rare or exotic Discus, expect to pay up to around $400. Smaller Prices can range from $30 for a small fish to over $100 for a large fish. The cost of purchasing a Discus really depends on the size and type. If you do want tank mates for them, consider Corydoras catfish or Cardinal tetras, as their environment needs are similar to the Discus’. ![]() Though they’re relatively peaceful, and aren’t aggressive except for territorial behaviour while breeding, most people suggest keeping them in their own tank because of the very specific and clean environment they need. ![]() They’ll snap out of it after a few days, at which point you’re welcome to return the others. In this case, they may be a threat to your other fish, so it is wise to relocate them when ‘territorial’ crosses over into ‘dangerous.’ If Discus fish breed, they will become incredibly territorial and sometimes aggressive. In general, Discus are very social creatures they get bored and upset when alone, so it’s important to have at least five of them at a time to sustain their happiness. When it comes to caring for them, on a difficulty chart, Discus are medium to high. With the right care and environment, Discus can live for a long time, sometimes longer than ten years. When fully grown, they will usually be around five to six inches, but can definitely get bigger than that – with reports of Discus growing up to nine inches long. ![]()
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