Discus + Angel = ????

[Lupin]

Rummynose Tetra's seem to be the only one with looks that I would almost want, but their size seems to be very similar to that of my fancy guppies, maxing out at 1.5-2". So I almost have to wonder if maybe I were to breed up a large enough school of guppies... Is there a possibility that they would be ok and live all happy when in a shoal?

Rummies and guppies are very different. Guppies really do not shoal and tend to spread out if comfortable. In short, the shoaling behavior is simply there to confuse the predators. Spreading out however allows many opportunities for the angels to wipe all the guppies as they are not confused on whom to eat.

Rummies are tight schoolers. They will school around whether they feel secured or insecured. These are also far bigger than guppies actually and least likely to be eaten unless the angels you have happen to be P. altum.

Lupin, What size aquarium would you suggest for a minimum if I were to want say... 3 angels and 3 or 4 discus?

5 ft. My 4 ft was meant to be temporary. I lost my discus to CO2 overdosage which really sucks so I decided not to get any more discus considering the amount of cash I spent just on them and their needs and stopped using CO2. My angels by the way were double blacks. I have to admit I have difficulty keeping them but worth the effort.

 

[JeremyFlint]

Try a school of rainbow fish, if you don't mind paying out a bit. They're fairly sizable, and come in many very attractive colors, and are just generally a solid fish to have as a "background."

 

[krytan]

100g

 

[The Zigman]

What about paradise fish?

 

[Lupin]

What about paradise fish?

With discus and/or angelfish? It's not going to work. Paradise are temperate species and are also semi-aggressive. I wouldn't attempt that mix with temperature and behavior being the main issues.

 

[derekp]

Try some German blue rams, they gorgeous and peaceful.

 

[Star_Rider]

if you plan on mixing angels and discus please consider the needs for the fish.
at minimum a 75 -90 larger is better.
Angels will happily exist with Discus..it is done more often than many would think.

I keep wild P.Scalare with Discus..but move the Angels if pairs form..not for the safety of the Discus! more as giving the Angels a Chance to raise fry.
Discus are fine in the proper numbers and really do not notice the Angels..they will also compete toe to toe with Angels for food.
but this Aggression may vary from discus to discus.

my ideal tank will be a larger 200-300G tank for housing this particular mix.

if you ever want to see some really nice set ups..I have seen Altums with Discus..in a large planted tank...very nice