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Siamese Fighting Fish and Discus compatibility

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Significant concerns

Siamese Fighting Fish

Betta splendens

Temperature
75–86°F
pH
6–8
Minimum tank
5 US gal
Temperament
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

  • Narrow temperature overlap
  • Discus grows much larger than a betta and can injure, outcompete, or stress it.

Catalog provenance

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