Discus Tankmates

[Cichlidian]

Which is the best suited tankmate(s) for Discus.

 

[Cichlidian]

I think Tetras & Rams would fit in!

 

[fishboy]

Depends on what you want. Barebottom? All of those choices could work, however if you were going to have angels, I would have some that are substantially smaller than the discus, as discus are not as aggressive feeders.


Daniel

 

[Cichlid-Man]

All of the above, if the situation is right.

Like fishboy says....BB? Just discus....big planted tank, well the others.

I keep Cardinal Tetras with mine now in a planted tank.

 

[AndyL]

Well, mine have been kept with all the above, I voted for rams, as I much prefer rams to the others... But it does become a cichlid aggression issue when the rams spawn (not if - its pretty much a given). Luckily the rams aren't near as damage inducing as angels...

Andy

 

[wayne]

How big a tank. Tetras, L numbers, some apistos, uaru, stingrays and smaller gymnotids like black ghosts all make for good displays.
I've kept mine with angels (shock) , tetras, apistos, black knifes (gasp) and horror of horrors other cichlids! Geophagus, acarichthys !

I'm sure if you really want to breed discus it makes sense to go bare bottom and discus only, but I really don't believe they're as fragile as people make out. The most stunning displays I've seen have been big tanks with big shoals (10+) - then they're not shy and not unaggressive.
Rams for me are right out as they are NOT biotope correct at all.

 

[ScubaSteve]

I vote for both Rams and Tetras.


Cardinals and Rummy-Nose work best.......