What cichlids can you keep with discus?
Discus Behavior/Compatibility Some suitable aquarium mates include cardinal tetras, neons, emperor and rummynose tetras as well as clown loaches and dwarf cichlids, such as rams and Apistogramma species. All of these fish tolerate the high temperatures and low pH/hardness required by discus.
Are angelfish compatible with discus?
Angelfish are usually peaceful, but they can be aggressive when feeding and breeding. Discus fish are docile and may be deprived of food by angelfish. You can put them together but make sure the discus fish is eating.
What fish can cohabitate with discus?
The following species have the best odds of pairing well with your discus.
- German Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
- Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii)
- Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus)
- Sterbai Cory (Corydoras Sterbai)
- Tetras (Characidae)
- Apistogramma (genus)
- Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus)
What fish can you have with discus?
Recommended Discus Tank Mates
- German Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
- Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii)
- Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus)
- Sterbai Cory (Corydoras Sterbai)
- Tetras (Characidae)
- Apistogramma (genus)
- Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus)
- Malaysian Trumpet Snail / MTS (Melanoides tuberculata)
Can you keep Plecos with discus?
Bristlenose Plecos, Zebra Plecos and Orange Spot Plecos stay quite small and actually make great tank mates for Discus. Although Dristlenoses are often reported to prefer cooler temperatures, Discus keepers have found they will tolerate Discus temperatures as long as things don’t get too toasty.
Are Plecos good with discus?
What algae eaters can live with discus?
One fish you can use safely with discus and also eats algae is the otocinclus catfish. It not only eats the algae, but it will not be aggressive towards them either.
Can Plecos live with discus?
What fish go well with discus fish?
Should Firemouths be kept in pairs?
Firemouth cichlids can be housed with other of their species, but there should be ample room for each to have his own generous territory. Males will live alone, though they may form monogamous pairs with any females in the tank.