megs27 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Hi there, I have a 300lt tropical tank with: 2 x Discus 2 x Bristlenose 4 x very very old rams 6 or so mollies I want to stock it again as at the mo it's looking pretty empty. What would be a good addition to the tank with what is already there? Would love to stock more discus but either rather pricey or outta town :dunno: Your suggestions would be welcome Thanks Megs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 severum? they are pretty and fun, and kinda discus shaped if you squint or you could buy all my fish, and have a nice full, busy tank viewtopic.php?f=11&t=66525 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Yeah, I agree with the Severums, Just one or two though, your tank is a bit small for more. I like them better than discus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megs27 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Thanks for the idea I ended up buying two discus from Auckland so will go take kids to the zoo then pick up the fish was thinking of minows as a fuller and redesigning the tank with more driftwood and plants to give it new life. My oldest discus was 8 years old when it died, I can't seem to go past a pretty discus for display fish! Has anyone heard of minows being trouble in a tank or are they pretty good? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 The only issue I see with keeping minnows with discus is that minnows prefer lower temps than discus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Agreed, I wouldn't keep discus below 27 degC if you want to ensure their health, minnows don't do too well above 23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 If your tank is at 27 degrees you can use cardinals, neons, harlequins as good fillers in a discus tank. Discus prefer 28-30 and while you can keep the same fish I listed at these temps the heat does mean that they mature faster and die sooner as their whole metabolism speeds up. IMO minnows won't survive with discus - they really are 18 - 22 degrees fish and can do even cooler water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megs27 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Thanks for that yeah thought my tank is to hot for them never mind might go neons or just leave it for now and wait till the new discus get here and settle in and decide later don't want to over crowd my tank might put more plants in it instead to get a new look love some of the planted tanks that people have posted up here before :cophot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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