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Freshwater Angelfish and Discus compatibility

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Significant concerns

Freshwater Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Temperature
75–82°F
pH
6–7
Minimum tank
30 US gal
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Source confidence
High

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Temperature
82–86°F
pH
6–7.5
Minimum tank
55 US gal
Temperament
Peaceful
Source confidence
High

Compatibility signals

  • Very tight temperature overlap
  • Temperament conflict: Semi-aggressive + Peaceful

Catalog provenance

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Catalog methodology

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