Can Swordtail Live With Discus?
✅Compatible
Swordtail and Discus are compatible. Temperature overlap 82–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 55 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
Tank Requirements for Swordtail + Discus
To keep Swordtail and Discus together, you need at minimum a 55 gallon tank. Swordtail should be kept in a school of 4+. Discus should be kept in a school of 5+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a beginner freshwater species known for its red-orange, green coloration. Males have elongated sword-like tail. Mid to Top.
Full care guide →Discus
Symphysodon spp.
advancedsemi-aggressive53+ gal
The Discus (Symphysodon spp.) is a advanced freshwater species known for its multi-color (red, blue, brown, green variants) coloration. King of freshwater fish. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
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