Tank mate check
Can Discus and Siamese Algae Eater live together?
Verdict: No
No. Discus and Siamese Algae Eater fail at least one check below, so keep them in separate tanks.
Why
The same temperament, water and known-conflict checks the MyAquaLog compatibility tool runs.
- Both species are peaceful. Discus is rated peaceful, Siamese Algae Eater peaceful.
- No temperature overlap (82-88°F vs 75-79°F).
- pH overlap 6-6.5.
- Discus sets the floor at 50 gallons on its own. Size up from there for both groups.
- Keep Discus in a group of 4 or more.
Side by side
| Discus | Siamese Algae Eater | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum tank | 50 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperature | 82-88°F (28-31°C) | 75-79°F (24-26°C) |
| pH | 5.5-6.5 | 6-8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle | Bottom |
| Group size | 4 or more together | Can be kept singly |
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Other pairings
More Discus pairings
- Amano Shrimp no
- Angelfish with caution
- Betta Fish no
- Bristlenose Pleco no
- Cardinal Tetra no
- Cherry Shrimp no
- Corydoras Catfish no
- Dwarf Gourami no
- Goldfish no
- Guppy no
- Harlequin Rasbora no
- Kuhli Loach yes
- Molly Fish no
- Mystery Snail no
- Neon Tetra no
- Nerite Snail no
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus no
- Platy no
- Plecostomus no
- Rummy Nose Tetra no
More Siamese Algae Eater pairings
- Amano Shrimp yes
- Angelfish with caution
- Betta Fish with caution
- Bristlenose Pleco yes
- Cardinal Tetra yes
- Cherry Shrimp yes
- Corydoras Catfish yes
- Dwarf Gourami with caution
- Goldfish no
- Guppy yes
- Harlequin Rasbora yes
- Kuhli Loach yes
- Molly Fish yes
- Mystery Snail yes
- Neon Tetra yes
- Nerite Snail yes
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus yes
- Platy yes
- Plecostomus yes
- Rummy Nose Tetra yes