discus in 90

[Gooda]

Also, I'm probably going to get flamed for asking this... But what is everyones thoughts on incorporating 10 or so Discus in a 1200 gallon tank with some aro's, and a BGK? Would the would having a school make them feel more secure? And with the size they would not be competing for food. They would also have plenty of plants and areas to "hide."

Hey never mind that part, I just thought of a way that I can keep my girlfriend happy and not stress out the discus.

 

[guppy]

Hey never mind that part, I just thought of a way that I can keep my girlfriend happy and not stress out the discus.

Share! The idea, not the girlfreind,,, although

 

[AngelicGreenTerror]

Hi AGT

Would you mind clarifying why this would be a bad idea? I thinking of changing my 55 to a planted tank. Considering some discus (3 - 5), loaches and tetras. Is there any specific reason why discus aren't compatible with loaches?

JB

I say because of the different water temperature, and, in a group, clown loaches will be very active, and very active fish will stress out Discus.

 

[Dkarc]

I know a lot of people who keep clown loaches with discus and have no problems what so ever. Never bother the discus. IMO, they are a suitable tankmate.

-Ryan

 

[AngelicGreenTerror]

I know a lot of people who keep clown loaches with discus and have no problems what so ever. Never bother the discus. IMO, they are a suitable tankmate.

-Ryan

Not all. Black kuhlii loaches are one of the better loach tankmates for Discus in my point of view.

 

[hemiboo]

I was thinking about putting some discus in my 20 gallon. Could I put a handful of tetra's in there without undue stress?

 

[Nic]

my lfs is in the process of becoming an affiliate of jack wattley so im hoping they do cause then ill get some real nice discuss

 

[Dkarc]

my lfs is in the process of becoming an affiliate of jack wattley so im hoping they do cause then ill get some real nice discuss

Dont always count on it, lol. Jack's name has become a joke ever since Gabe bought the trademark name. Gabe doesnt breed and all he does is buy/sell imports, or buy/sell from a horrible breeder in Clearwater...

-Ryan

 

[AngelicGreenTerror]

I was thinking about putting some discus in my 20 gallon. Could I put a handful of tetra's in there without undue stress?

NO! Discus needs to be in groups of 3 or more, and should not be kept in anything smaller then a 30 gallon. It will not work out.

 

[hemiboo]

scratch that thanks