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I have been reading FishProfiles for quite some time now but recently I received a new 35g Hex setup for Christmas and decided it would probably be a good time to post to get some stocking ideas. So far my 35g Hex setup is as follows:
35 gallon All-Glass Hex (with stock hood/lighting)
Jebo CFS4 Filter (Couldn’t resist for the price)
ETH 200 In-Line Heater
Whisper Air 60 Air Pump
2" Red Floramax Substrate (was thinking of planting)

When I initially started thinking about stocking this tank a show tank with a Discus came to mind. Maybe something like: 1 Discus, 6-8 Rummy Tetra and a couple of Dwarf Gourami. But I am not sure if the Gourami would get along with the Discus, or if the Discus would enjoy the 35g hex size? Also since this tank is probably not going to be planted live becuase of the light issues would the Discus have a problem with artificial plants?
Or is there some other combination that would go good in this setup? (Gourami's are a must because the wife likes them).

Any input would be greatly appreciated as I know the hex shape requires some unique planning of which I am not all that familiar with. :%)

Thanks

i dont think a discus would be good, as a 35 high tank isn't really enough room. my friend who is an older guy has a 125 with 4-5 adult and a couple of little guys running around and his discus are huge. (of course him being older he really can't take care of it anymore, and most of his discus perished) but what about an angel inplace of the dicus, and the DG and tetras.

I agree, Discus require a much larger tank and they need to have at least 2 or 3 friends to feel safe.

Angelfish sound good and would definately appreciate the tall tank.

I think your stock sounds good except with 1 angelfish as a replacement for the Discus and maybe a few cory's on the bottom for clean-up.

Good luck, hex's and corner tanks can be sorta a pain to deal with (especially if you end up not being able to reach to the bottom of the tank...d'oh >.< )

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Last edited by Tetra Fan at 10-Jan-2006 15:59

Yea I think that I am going to go with the Angelfish, DG and the tetra (or maybe Rasbora). I have also seen Black Ghosts at the LFS but none of the people there seemed to be very knowledgable about them. From there profile I am worried that it may try to nip at the Tetra or Rasbora, but I noticed that their are quite a few smaller tetra on its compatibility list. Does any one have any experience with these? Their undulating motion sure it cool.

Black ghosts get over a foot in length. I wouldnt recommend them for your tank. The size and footprint wouldnt give them the space they need

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Thanks Katie.

Im a big fan of black ghost knives, if I ever get a really big tank Id get one

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