Harlequin Rasboras?

[furcas767]

Currently growing out a group of Stenkers in a 65 BB that im eventually going to move into a 120g tank that I have set up with the Discus in mind, PFS substrate, some driftwood, Anubias, Java Fern. Wanted something in it while I got the plants going going, originally wanted some Lemon Tetras. but wasnt able to find any so i added a group of about 40 Harlequins which i really like, they school nicely and think they would look nice with the discus. I currently have the Tank at 82f but will kick it up to 84-86 when the discus go in. Has anyone here done Harlequins with discus at that temp? how do they fare?



Random vid of a tank with Harlequins
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[discuspaul]

Re: Harlequin Rasboras?

Welcome to SD, Brian,

Rasboras make reasonably good tank-mates for discus, but I can't help believing they would do better at your current temp of 82F , which is what discus do well in anyway - no need or good reason to kick it up to 84-86 which would likely tend to shorten the Rasboras' life span.

[furcas767]

Re: Harlequin Rasboras?

Thanks Paul, been lurking this site quite a bit since i decided to go into full on discus mode and its helped me out tremendously, although you guys have turned me into a compulsive water changer. You have a ton of experience and use the term reasonably good to describe them, i know Rummy Nose and Cardinals are the most common schools to mix with discus but i just like the way the Rasbora school a little better, tend to swim a little higher in the tank would you suggest finding a group of lemon tetras a better choice or think im ok sticking with the Rasboras?

[Adam S]

Re: Harlequin Rasboras?

I've had harlequins up to 88F with no issue, though lower is probably better for both.

[discuspaul]

Re: Harlequin Rasboras?

Thanks Paul, been lurking this site quite a bit since i decided to go into full on discus mode and its helped me out tremendously, although you guys have turned me into a compulsive water changer. You have a ton of experience and use the term reasonably good to describe them, i know Rummy Nose and Cardinals are the most common schools to mix with discus but i just like the way the Rasbora school a little better, tend to swim a little higher in the tank would you suggest finding a group of lemon tetras a better choice or think im ok sticking with the Rasboras?

If you really like Rasboras, Brian - then by all means go with them.

My only reason for using the vague term "reasonable" for Rasboras as tank-mates for discus - and this is not any meaningful negative view of mine- is that my experience keeping them with discus is that they did seem a wee bit shyer, perhaps even a touch more intimidated by discus, than other tank-mates, such as e.g. Cardinals, Rummies, or Lemon Tetras, & others.

They are top-level tank inhabitants though, as opposed to mid or lower level 'schooling' fish, and that may be appealing to you, as it was for me at the time.

[furcas767]

Re: Harlequin Rasboras?

Appreciate the responses guys, think i will give it a go.

[Willie]

Re: Harlequin Rasboras?

Keep us informed on your success, Willie