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Would you guys consider Discus that have grown out of the juvenile stage and are now around 4 or 4.5 inches?

Re: When is a Discus Considered an Adult?

I'd say once they hit a year, they're considered adults. You can still have stunted 3" fish that are fully grown.

Re: When is a Discus Considered an Adult?

I dug up some info on this topic, seems like Stendker's got some guidelines on the age and size of discus. According to them, age and size aren't always a direct correlation, but they do mention that discus typically reach maturity around 12-14 months. Size-wise, they say 5-6 inches is more characteristic of an adult.

Re: When is a Discus Considered an Adult?

Thanks for the input, appreciate it.