Can Discus live with Endler's Livebearer?
Not recommended
Why
- Discus’s mouth is big enough to swallow Endler's Livebearer (only 1.2" long) — it will be eaten.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 82°F.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.
- No overlapping water hardness: Discus wants 1–8 dGH but Endler's Livebearer wants 10–20 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Discus | Endler's Livebearer | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 10–20 dGH |
| Adult size | 8" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Discus (to keep Endler's Livebearer):
- Brilliant Rasbora — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Clown Rasbora — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Endler's Livebearer (to keep Discus):
- Fancy Guppy (Female trio) — 2.4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Guppy — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Honey Gourami — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Discus: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Endler's Livebearer: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Discus · …with Endler's Livebearer