Discus and lemon tetras

stephcps

stephcps

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So,

I just scored a 150 off craigslist. This is going to be a planted Discus tank.
The one requirement I must fulfill is a moderately sized smaller silvery tightly schooling fish.
I was thinking of lemon tetras.

Anyone have experience with these fish?

Any other ideas?

Thanks!!!
 
I have seen discus kept with cardinal tetras. I always thought it was because they like the higher temperature.
 
I haven't had experience with the lemons but they are deeper bodied than the rummies and card/neons and would look nice in a very large school in a large tank. Whatever small schooling fish you go with, my suggestion is to stock the smaller fish first, let them settle in and get comfortable. Then stock the discus after that. They will feel threatened by the large discus so be sure to have plenty of thick plants for them to retreat into.
 
pinkertd said:
I haven't had experience with the lemons but they are deeper bodied than the rummies and card/neons and would look nice in a very large school in a large tank. Whatever small schooling fish you go with, my suggestion is to stock the smaller fish first, let them settle in and get comfortable. Then stock the discus after that. They will feel threatened by the large discus so be sure to have plenty of thick plants for them to retreat into.
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I'm glad you mentioned that. That was my plan. So, good to know I was on the right track.
I wanted something different from cardinals and rummynose.
 
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Diamonds are a good idea.
 
jpap.. you would be correct ..while there has been debate about the temps discus can be kept at. most discus keepers will agree that warmer water is better for them.
Rummmies or cards would get my vote.
 
I keep a shoal of lemon tetras (~9) with my discus...they seem to be doing fine. They school pretty well and I enjoy them...
 
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