BUYING the PERFECT Tank Mates for My Discus

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024

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  • @carlwagers9829
    @carlwagers9829 Рік тому +7

    Yes! The moment has arrived!

  • @mstreech
    @mstreech Рік тому +4

    Rummy nose tetras would be awesome in there.

  • @petejeau
    @petejeau Рік тому +9

    Very nice selection. You are right angels would have been a good tank mate also. The rams will fit in well with 83+. The rummy nose are great and fit in well with one of my angel tanks. They are also a canary in the coalmine so a good early indicator of any issues as you know

  • @ianm659
    @ianm659 Рік тому +6

    Awesome additions. The electric blue acara tank is cool

  • @jc49fishniner4lif7
    @jc49fishniner4lif7 Рік тому +7

    THAT'S AWESOME a perfect selection of mates for those discus,,, CONGRATULATIONS 👏👏 I can't wait till you put them all in the display tank,, thanks for sharing this 👍💯💯

  • @Nikos_aquatics
    @Nikos_aquatics Рік тому +6

    Great tank additions!! Rams are always a great choice

  • @kerryharris8678
    @kerryharris8678 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for mentioning where you got your Discus from. I ordered from them the fish shipped the same day..

  • @usmc72409
    @usmc72409 Рік тому +3

    Yessssssss. Discus!

  • @kashifkashu7899
    @kashifkashu7899 Рік тому +6

    Excellent choice of tankmates...Iam really looking forward for Corydoras and the activity they will provide in discus tank....Bro now u have two exotic plecos Blue and Orange colour🎉❤

  • @krzysztofkopaczewski4319
    @krzysztofkopaczewski4319 Рік тому +7

    All tanks looking great👍

  • @emerald2sapphire2
    @emerald2sapphire2 Рік тому +1

    Please discuss care and guide for t-bar cichlid.. i always try to rely on your knowledge and videos about cichlids..

  • @tjautocross
    @tjautocross Рік тому +3

    Really nice, Troy!!!

  • @tomaswall6935
    @tomaswall6935 Рік тому +1

    Hi man, I know you know what you are doing but I'll say it anyway because I just keep discus for a good few years and sometimes when you see something every day you don't see changes. That first tiger you zoomed into in 5he video is wasting away from skinny disease or fluke. I'd recommend you hit that tank hard with a good wormer and air stone. It will cross to the others one by one if not treated. Hopefully if its still eating you will be able to treat it easily. Thanks BTW my favourite tank with discus is 500 rummy nose tetra and discus in a 300 gallon. Something mesmerising about a big rummy nose school.

  • @splittheredsea
    @splittheredsea Рік тому +3

    Excellent choices!!

  • @austinpatterson18
    @austinpatterson18 Рік тому +1

    I have 4 Discus, 2 Angelfish in a 90 gallon, they go together perfectly.

  • @barat5943
    @barat5943 Рік тому +1

    Always have liked the tops on your discus tank, very nice tank gorgeous discus. I finally bought a 55 gallon, biggest I have had. Thinking of 5-6 inch south american tank when full grown, sand bottom.

  • @krissysmith4569
    @krissysmith4569 Рік тому +1

    So beautiful I love each of your discus fishes all of your tanks look amazing my husband and I love your channel ❤

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому +1

      Thank you guys for following along!

  • @jcm213
    @jcm213 Рік тому

    Very similar tank mates to my discus tank. I have 2 dozen rummy nose, 6 orange venezuelan cory, a sultan pleco and 6 harlequin rasbora.

  • @noelmangion6316
    @noelmangion6316 Рік тому +1

    Awesome addition to the
    Discus tank the tank going to look great once there added. im still deciding about putting angelfish with my discus I have 7 in a 5 foot tank

  • @Evil_Genius_888
    @Evil_Genius_888 Рік тому +1

    Rummy nose were a fantastic option. I’ve had a small group of 8 for several months and then just got another 10 (in a grow out) a week ago last Friday. They are schooling with a similar group of xray tetra. In a couple of weeks I’ll put them in the 75g with the angels, rams and red eye tetra. It will be a full tank then…

  • @garg4531
    @garg4531 Рік тому +1

    Imho I think rummynose tetras make for the *perfect* tankmates for discus, and for good reason
    1. They both enjoy Amazonian conditions - soft, acidic water and high temperature - and on that note they're both Amazon natives for those who like biotype setups
    2. Their appearances contrast and complement each other nicely, discus are big and round while rummynose are small and slender
    3. Rummynose are peaceful and won't bother the discus, and their presence as dither fish will help them feel more secure
    4. Rummynose tetras, as everyone knows, can serve as an indicator that it's time to do tank maintenance, which is vitally important for keeping sensitive species like discus
    Plus discus need lots of space, which means plenty of room for a nice big school of rummynose tetras for great visual appeal

    • @STORIEDAMAAN
      @STORIEDAMAAN Рік тому +1

      Please explain point 4. Thanks

    • @garg4531
      @garg4531 Рік тому +1

      @@STORIEDAMAAN Ah no prob. Rummynose tetras are named after their bright red face, which actually turns pale when stressed, like when the water quality is poor, so some hobbyists refer to them as a "canary in the coal mine" because they can serve as a visual indicator that the tank is in need of maintenance

  • @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
    @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 Рік тому +3

    8:54 one of your tetras is a different type

    • @oqsy
      @oqsy Рік тому +1

      I came to the comments to see who else saw that. 😂

    • @azizal23
      @azizal23 Рік тому +3

      It's clearly of the Imposter Tetra species.

    • @edpereira1908
      @edpereira1908 Рік тому +1

      I noticed that too, was wondering if anyone else commented on it.

  • @jerryhigg
    @jerryhigg Рік тому +1

    Like the Rams. Was rooting for the pretty gold angels ❤ 👍

  • @joestoddart772
    @joestoddart772 Рік тому +1

    I set up a 90 gallon tank for discus last year, and have a very similar stocking. I have four Red Scribble Stenker discus from Discus Hans, and two blue pinoy angels I got from Aquatic Arts. I also have a royal pleco, two twig catfish, 7 green gold corys (I started with two, and they bred in the tank!), and 4 neon tetra's (down from original 15) from LFS. Not sure what happened with the neons; I only removed two that had some obvious issues. I am now holding 6 rummy nose tetras and 6 cardinal tetras in quarantine. I look forward to see how your tank comes along.

  • @lukebiba4015
    @lukebiba4015 Рік тому +1

    I love beyond the reef.. got my clownfish from there ., they are excellent for plants as well .. I think I know what the other store is and they are ok but they have slipped in the past year.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому +1

      Agreed on all of the above

    • @lukebiba4015
      @lukebiba4015 Рік тому

      @@CichlidBros didn’t know y’all were that close to me .. I’m following your discus project closely as I am doing a 75 gal discus tank at the moment.,

  • @andreacasoli3371
    @andreacasoli3371 Рік тому +1

    Really good options (maybe the best probably for discus), watch out for the female Ram because she seems to have problems on the eyes

  • @Jake-ur2wf
    @Jake-ur2wf Рік тому

    Good job avoiding the rummies there tbh. I got a batch of them from the same place during one of their recent sales and had ich in the QT tank.

  • @jwcollect8724
    @jwcollect8724 Рік тому

    Hey Troy, those tetras are good but move faster than the discus, adding 3 altum angels would give the discus comfort. Regards

  • @CarnivoreFNP
    @CarnivoreFNP Рік тому +1

    My husband loves your videos!! What song are you playing in the background? He loves that too!

  • @sheilabruin-blake9507
    @sheilabruin-blake9507 Рік тому +1

    Those are gorgeous 💜

  • @robertsmith8795
    @robertsmith8795 Рік тому

    Cracking choices, I just hope you can keep up with that big blue pooping machine!

  • @martinkruse7675
    @martinkruse7675 Рік тому

    I am sooooooooo looking forward to you adding those beautiful fish to your tank! But I believe that you should have bought more rummy nose tetras.

  • @Ian-qw1zb
    @Ian-qw1zb Рік тому

    Beware phantom plecos eat plants, so keep an eye on it.. beautiful fish I have a green phantom.

  • @owencasey6444
    @owencasey6444 Рік тому +1

    Don’t do the angels, they will out compete your discus for food, plus just have the discus as your main center piece fish, Instead I would add 3 more discus. Great selection of other fish though

  • @ryan2manyfishburgh595
    @ryan2manyfishburgh595 Рік тому

    Looks like you got a hitch hiker in with your tetras.

  • @henkboute9856
    @henkboute9856 Рік тому

    nice selection, I would recommend adding more discus, they like to be in bigger schools. Hope that pleco leaves your plants alone, did not work out for me.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому +2

      Thanks. I probably won’t be adding more discus since it’d be overcrowding the tank, especially as they grow into adults.

    • @henkboute9856
      @henkboute9856 Рік тому

      @@CichlidBros I have 10 in my 180 gallon, but you can usually have 1 per 10 gallon.

  • @jeremymoore450
    @jeremymoore450 Рік тому

    Troy,
    I have been waiting on this video great selection of tetras. Rummy nose are great fish. I love my Cory's I have some green ones also. I second the blue rams. I have two in my 55 gal they are amazing fish. I love them and there personality. I got my order in last week from the Cichlid shack it took a while to ship. I got my chocolate cichlid and Denison barbs in. Beautiful fish and great personality the chocolate cichlid has. I got it from your recommendation on the videos. Appreciate the content and video. I also got a few catfish from the Cichlid shack like pictus and a few others they are cool.

  • @rayreggie03
    @rayreggie03 Рік тому

    Issue with rummynose is if they're small, the discus will go on a murder spree. I put 20 in and I have 5 remaining. They relentlessley went after them.

  • @28kartavya
    @28kartavya Рік тому +2

    Amazing! I’m building a dicuss tank and am going through the same selection process! Is it ok to have two kinds of tetras with discuss like the cardinals and the rummy roses?!
    Thanks 😊 great content as always! ❤

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому +3

      Yep, that should be fine! Thanks for watching

    • @mstreech
      @mstreech Рік тому +2

      I second that. Rummy nose and cardinals look incredible together!

  • @3kingstaeshow
    @3kingstaeshow Рік тому

    Hello. Do you medicate your fish while in quarantine? If you do, what medications do you use? I was born in Berwyn in 1976. All I know is that it’s in the Chicago area. I also lived in Mount Prospect for a semester when I was in high school. Anyway, love your channel. Love watching the interaction between you and your bros. I had a younger brother once, but he passed away. He was getting in the hobby, the week he died he got a 36 bow front set up, had no clue what he was doing and all the fish died. I wish I would’ve just been able to save one. But I figure those fish are with him wherever he’s at now.

  • @jillmurph
    @jillmurph 5 днів тому +1

    Beautiful Fish! New here. Did the Pleco do well in the tank?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  5 днів тому

      Thanks, and welcome! I ended up putting this pleco in a different tank. But I’ve had Bristlenose Plecos in there instead

  • @nehaldhammurkar10
    @nehaldhammurkar10 Рік тому +2

    Bro can u make a video on tankmates of peacock cichilds? Please!

  • @sebastianflores848
    @sebastianflores848 Рік тому

    Don't know how I feel about adding a pleco to a planted tank. Nice planted Discus tank btw

  • @dbrew02
    @dbrew02 Рік тому +1

    CHESTER SIGHTING!!

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому

      Lolll

    • @dbrew02
      @dbrew02 Рік тому

      @Cichlid Bros my youngest cat is obsessed with my tanks as well. I get worried when he climbs on top of it and I see all his hair up there and sometimes in the tank. Should I be worried or stop stressing over it? I try my best to keep him from swatting at the class because he scares the crap out of my baby EBA

  • @bengofthesaints5465
    @bengofthesaints5465 Рік тому

    Beautiful tanks! Quick question … when quarantining any new fish, do you put any medications in that quarantine tank?if so, what do you recommend in general. Thanks

  • @josepheddy4247
    @josepheddy4247 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Btw are you going to be selling any of your blue acaras’ ?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому

      Thanks! Will be giving them to local fish stores

  • @desmondbailey6417
    @desmondbailey6417 Рік тому +1

    Good video bro

  • @neddyfox4538
    @neddyfox4538 Рік тому

    Also remember the rams only live for 1.5-2 years.

  • @rohanadhikari6160
    @rohanadhikari6160 Рік тому

    I think the cory you got are skunk cory instead of rusty cory.

  • @mrsxyterrance
    @mrsxyterrance Рік тому

    Hey can I get a couple of those Electric Blue Acara's from you? I live in the burbs close to Chicago.

  • @marcojensen3877
    @marcojensen3877 Рік тому

    great as always, what is the best discus tank mates

  • @user-zb4ek1jx7e
    @user-zb4ek1jx7e Рік тому

    i wish their shipping was cheaper....im used to sec cichlids and live fish directbshipping prices

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому +2

      Yep agreed. Although the prices of the fish are so low that it was actually the best deal I could find when comparing to other online stores with the same fish

  • @gerritvandermerwe796
    @gerritvandermerwe796 Рік тому

    great choice in tank mates, are the german blue rams male and female or same sex?

  • @brandonellis4422
    @brandonellis4422 Рік тому

    What temperature are you keeping your discus tank at? Do you treat the quarantine tanks with any medicine? I usually always treat for ick initially even if I don't see any evidence on the fish. By the time you see ick on fish, it can be hard to turn things back around.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому

      83 F… usually do not treat in quarantine unless I see issues.

  • @michaelduvall2762
    @michaelduvall2762 Рік тому

    WHATS THE BEST AQUARIUM BRAND AQUEON MARNIELAND SEAPORA I HEARD BAD STORES ABOUT MARINELAND

  • @renardethan2012
    @renardethan2012 11 місяців тому

    Where's the best place here in Chicago to get Discus

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  11 місяців тому

      I’d recommend Chicago Discus

  • @nanad6143
    @nanad6143 Рік тому

    i got 10discus with rummy nose, blue diamond tetra n harlequin rasbora but they all got eaten by my discus.. i dont know what to do, i gave 2 times food in 1day is that not enough?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому

      I would guess the tetras were too small. I would suggest getting some that are larger

  • @marklee4409
    @marklee4409 Рік тому

    What temperature do you run your discus tank at ?

  • @AUBS20
    @AUBS20 Рік тому

    HIII MR HOLLLERRRR

  • @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
    @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 Рік тому +1

    your cories look more like skunk cories than rusty cories

  • @neddyfox4538
    @neddyfox4538 Рік тому

    Pleco and Discus do NOT go together well . A bristlenose is fine, the big version wil suck the discus. Seriously.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому

      I wouldn’t make that blanket statement. There are more Plecos that will work fine than just the bristlenose

  • @jesseryan1463
    @jesseryan1463 Рік тому

    Wow, those tiger turquoise do not look healthy. Do some research.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  Рік тому +1

      Watch the follow up videos. Not only was I aware, but also treating the tank. The order from Jack Wattley was sub par to start. Do your own research.

    • @jesseryan1463
      @jesseryan1463 Рік тому

      @@CichlidBros look here, bro, perhaps you should’ve stated that before posting it all over and talking about how wonderful they’re doing? Not my fault you sounded ignorant. Dumb asf

    • @jesseryan1463
      @jesseryan1463 Рік тому

      @@CichlidBros and why the hell would I watch your follow up videos after watching your sickly tank? Talking about “they’re all doing great“ no. Ignorant.