Tankmate list

[NeiMan]

Here's the Tankmate list -

2 x ClownLoach's
12 - 20 Rummynose Tetra's
1 x Royal Plec
Assorted Corydoras ( undecided which species to keep as yet )

Think these will be ok from what I've read - anyone have any positive / negative comments or observations on the above

cheers
Neil

[bluelagoon]

The tetras and corys (if it is a species that can take the warmth) are a good choice if your discus are 4.5-5".The loaches are very active at night and the Royle pleco is a poop factory.

[NeiMan]

thanks Bluelagoon, Are there some Cory Species that can't take the warmth ? If so which ones ?

Cheers

[discuspaul]

Neiman - I agree with Mervin that Clown Loaches and the Pleco are perhaps questionable. While many discus-keepers have the Loaches and various Plecos as discus tank-mates without any issues, the Clown Loaches' fast pace and lights-out activities can be stressful to discus, and some Plecos, as they get older, larger, and lazier, MAY take a liking to discus' slime coats as part of their diet. So the word is: be cautious if you use them as tank-mates.

As for Cories, the only strain I've found to be a bit delicate, and seemingly not comfortable at discus higher temps, are Panda Cories.

[bluelagoon]

thanks Bluelagoon, Are there some Cory Species that can't take the warmth ? If so which ones ?

Cheers

Google "planet catfish"you can find the preferred temps there for corys.The Sterbai corydoras do well in higher temps;there are lots of others.Some species do better in cooler temps.

[NeiMan]

cool, will do thanks mate

Google "planet catfish"you can find the preferred temps there for corys.The Sterbai corydoras do well in higher temps;there are lots of others.Some species do better in cooler temps.

[1navyguy]

I would like to know if anything i have would be bad to have with Discus.
this is my current tank. 125 gallons fresh water.
4 Silver Dollars, 2 Angels, 2 Bala sharks, 8 or 10 various tetras,
1 Black molly, 1 Black Ghost Knife, 1 Pleco, 6-8 Plattys, 2 Emerald cat fish,
6 Glow fish, 1 Blue Ram, 1 Opaline Gourami, 1 Banjo fish, 1 Red Gourami

[jmf3460]

I would like to know if anything i have would be bad to have with Discus.
this is my current tank. 125 gallons fresh water.
4 Silver Dollars, 2 Angels, 2 Bala sharks, 8 or 10 various tetras,
1 Black molly, 1 Black Ghost Knife, 1 Pleco, 6-8 Plattys, 2 Emerald cat fish,
6 Glow fish, 1 Blue Ram, 1 Opaline Gourami, 1 Banjo fish, 1 Red Gourami

none of these fish except the blue rams, angel fish and possibly some of the tetras will do well in a tank suited for discus. The higher temperatures (82-85) degrees that a discus do well in are not suitable for the majority of the fish on your list. Pleco is a maybe depending on which one.

[a.person61]

If you were to get the clowns you need a school, i currently have 2 because my other 2 died off. What ive noticed is a hell of alot of fighting between the two.

[bik5000@gmail.com]

Do angel fish get along well with discuss???????/