Can Discus and Red Zebra live together?

Discus and Red Zebra are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Discus vs Red Zebra

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Red Zebra

Maylandia estherae

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

6″

Adult size

5″

75gal

Min tank

75gal

82–88°F

Temperature

75–82°F

5.5–7

7.8–8.6

peaceful

Temperament

aggressive

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnDiscus and Red Zebra only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 82–82°F.
warnDiscus prefers pH 5.5–7, Red Zebra prefers 7.8–8.6 — water chemistry mismatch.

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