Shrimps with discus?

[lilim10]

oh, ok, i have a python, how about ottos as algae crew?

 

[H3D]

I would be afraid the discus would try to eat them and they would get stuck in their throats. Siamese algae eaters might work if you must have something.

 

[lilim10]

hmm...i think ill give up on the idea altogether and stick with the trusty python and gravel vacuum, thanks for all your help

 

[number1sixerfan]

It depends with the ottos, some people have claimed that they stick to the sides of discus sometimes for their slime coat. You could go with a good school of cory cats. You just need to make sure it is a species that can handle the high temps of discus.

 

[lilim10]

I have had ottos for a long time with silver dollars, they seemed fine together, but then again, silver dollars do not have such a slime coating

 

[jpappy789]

SD's are also strict vegetarians where as discus could possibly go after the otos as H said.

 

[lilim10]

my ottos! i don't think i'll risk em with discus...besides, discus require clean water, so algae shouldn't be too much of a problem