TLDR = What, if any, Dwarf Cichlid will go well in a Discus tank?
I've kept Cichlids for the majority of the last 4 decades. I've kept and bred Cacatuoides on a number of occasions. I've kept a couple other Dwarf species. I've never kept Discus...
I currently have a small group of WC Cacatuoides in a 150 Gal Rubbermaid that are breeding.
I have a 195 Gallon (5'x2.5'@2'tall) tank arriving tomorrow that will be set up with a 90 Gal sump. This will be the living room show tank.
Discus will be the featured inhabitant, but lightly stocked so I can have other fish as well.
With this large amount of floor space (12.5 sq ft) I'd love to have a colony/group of Dwarf Cichlids.
Keep in mind this tank will be hot. 83*F (28.3C).
Water is soft, 6.5 PH. Will be very well filtered with strong water change schedule.
There will be a few plants in the bottom of the tank, but lightly planted. Plants in pots, pots hidden by decor. Sand substrate but very little.
I make concrete backgrounds, caves, tunnels, etc. I plan to make a few different cave clusters to provide shelter.
Whatever Dwarves I go with will be the secondary feature. The Discus's needs must be met. But with those exceptions, I will adjust as needed to suit the Dwarves. Any other tankmates will be chosen to suit these two features.
The aquarium will be here tomorrow. But I have to build a stand and set up the plumbing for the sump. I'm also making a few other changes to the "fishroom" (spare bedroom full of fish tanks). So it'll be 4-6 weeks before the tank is set up. I can essentially "instant" cycle with mature filters/media/etc from established aquariums. But still plan to build the stock slowly. Endlers and/or other tiny fish first. Probably Dwarves next. The Discus will likely be grown out in a separate tank (bare tank easier to keep clean until they get some size on them).
Please suggest Dwarves for this set up and feel free to critique any of the rest of the plan.
Thanks
I've kept Cichlids for the majority of the last 4 decades. I've kept and bred Cacatuoides on a number of occasions. I've kept a couple other Dwarf species. I've never kept Discus...
I currently have a small group of WC Cacatuoides in a 150 Gal Rubbermaid that are breeding.
I have a 195 Gallon (5'x2.5'@2'tall) tank arriving tomorrow that will be set up with a 90 Gal sump. This will be the living room show tank.
Discus will be the featured inhabitant, but lightly stocked so I can have other fish as well.
With this large amount of floor space (12.5 sq ft) I'd love to have a colony/group of Dwarf Cichlids.
Keep in mind this tank will be hot. 83*F (28.3C).
Water is soft, 6.5 PH. Will be very well filtered with strong water change schedule.
There will be a few plants in the bottom of the tank, but lightly planted. Plants in pots, pots hidden by decor. Sand substrate but very little.
I make concrete backgrounds, caves, tunnels, etc. I plan to make a few different cave clusters to provide shelter.
Whatever Dwarves I go with will be the secondary feature. The Discus's needs must be met. But with those exceptions, I will adjust as needed to suit the Dwarves. Any other tankmates will be chosen to suit these two features.
The aquarium will be here tomorrow. But I have to build a stand and set up the plumbing for the sump. I'm also making a few other changes to the "fishroom" (spare bedroom full of fish tanks). So it'll be 4-6 weeks before the tank is set up. I can essentially "instant" cycle with mature filters/media/etc from established aquariums. But still plan to build the stock slowly. Endlers and/or other tiny fish first. Probably Dwarves next. The Discus will likely be grown out in a separate tank (bare tank easier to keep clean until they get some size on them).
Please suggest Dwarves for this set up and feel free to critique any of the rest of the plan.
Thanks