Angelfish vs Discus
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Angelfish | Discus | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Adult size | 6 inches | 8-10 inches |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years | 8-10 years |
| Min tank size | 29 gallons | 55 gallons |
| Water temp | 76-82°F | 82-86°F |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful, but shy and sensitive |
| Tank mates | Larger tetras, corydoras, gouramis; avoid fin-nippers and small shrimp. | Cardinal tetras, rummy nose tetras, corydoras, and peaceful plecos |
| Diet | Omnivorous: high-quality flake or pellet, supplemented with frozen or live foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and vegetable matter once or twice daily. | High-quality flakes or pellets supplemented with frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and beef heart; feed 2-3 times daily |