Can pea puffers live with discus?
Verdict
No
No. Pea puffers and discus should not share a tank. At 6 inches a discus can swallow a 1-inch pea puffer whole.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAt 6 inches a discus can swallow a 1-inch pea puffer whole.
- Watch outThey only share 82°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
- Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
- Watch outPea puffers nip at slow fish. Discus cannot get away.
- Watch outPea puffers are aggressive, though discus are big enough to shrug most of it off.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Pea puffer | Discus | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82 °F | 82–88 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5.5–7 |
| Adult size | 1.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | All levels | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 5+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for pea puffers
Better tank mates for discus
Questions
Can pea puffers live with discus?
No. Pea puffers and discus should not share a tank. At 6 inches a discus can swallow a 1-inch pea puffer whole.
What temperature suits both pea puffers and discus?
82–82 °F. Pea puffers need 74–82 °F, discus need 82–88 °F.
What size tank do pea puffers and discus need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the discus. Add space for each extra fish.