Can discus live with yellow labs?
Verdict
No
No. Discus and yellow labs should not share a tank. Different water: discus want pH 5.5–7, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.
What to watch
- Deal breakerDifferent water: discus want pH 5.5–7, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.
- Watch outThey only share 82°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Discus | Electric yellow cichlid | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88 °F | 75–82 °F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7.8–8.6 |
| Adult size | 6.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 40 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | All levels |
| Group | Groups of 5+ | Groups of 4+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for discus
Better tank mates for yellow labs
MollyYes
Mystery snailYes
Peacock cichlidYes
Boesemani rainbowfishYes
Blue gouramiYes
Firemouth cichlidYes
All electric yellow cichlid tank mates
Questions
Can discus live with yellow labs?
No. Discus and yellow labs should not share a tank. Different water: discus want pH 5.5–7, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.
What temperature suits both discus and yellow labs?
82–82 °F. Discus need 82–88 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.
What size tank do discus and yellow labs need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the discus. Add space for each extra fish.







