X-Ray, Lemon, or ? Tetras with Discus ?

[Onewolf]

Starting to plan what "else" we will stock in the 90 gal Discus tank we are planning.

Current stocking plan: 6 Discus, 15-18 Cardinal tetras, 3-4 Sterbai Cory, Ottos. We want another 'school' of 12-15 tetra.

I have 7 X-ray tetras in a smaller tank that I really like. We also like the look/personality of Lemon tetras we have seen. Pros/Cons of X-Ray vs Lemon vs ?

Thanks.

[jmf3460]

never have had experience with Xrays, but I have plenty experience with lemons. Lemons look great and will be a good companion not to get eaten, but they are pretty voracious eaters when it comes to dinner time. One thing to keep in mind is this.

[White Worm]

Rummy nose or Rasbora.

[Onewolf]

Rummy nose or Rasbora.

Would be better choices, because?

[White Worm]

Tight swimming school, active and color up nicely.

[jmf3460]

rummy nose are also much more docile and less aggressive during feedings.

[RogueDiscus]

I started a "discus with others" tank last fall, and like the Chili Rasboras. They're about 1.25", school nicely, and have been healthy, nice pattern: orange with a black vertical bar/spot. I bought them from The Wet Spot in Portland, Oregon.

[Willie]

I like rummynose because they school tightly. They move around the tank as one. Cardinals don't do that in my tank.

Willie

[pitdogg2]

Had both Rummy's and Lemons both very nice fish. My other go to are red eyed tetra's.