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	Discus and Algae Eater
JQW Fish Addict Posts: 869 Kudos: 758 Registered: 09-Apr-2003	Hey guys, Well I'm starting a specie tank, discus. The only other fish I'll keep with them is maybe one algae eating fish. Um...otos are out of the questions, not too keep on them. I was thinking either a SAE or a BN. Which one is more suitable for a discus only tank? 4ft There will be mosly juvenile discus in there. Planted with amazon swords only and driftwood. Regards, Jim
Posted 07-Jul-2006 14:50
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I would recommend the bristlenose. Plecos can be found alongside discus in the wild, while the Siamese algae eaters cannot. Besides that, I believe that a bristlenose would be more tolerant of the higher temps in a discus tank. They are certainly a common choice for algae eaters in discus aquaria. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 07-Jul-2006 15:38
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I agree the BNs would be better, the SAEs can be very active and would possibly chase the discus too much. I know and have seen the SAEs trying remove the natural body slime of Angles they might try this with the discus as well *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 08-Jul-2006 02:48
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JQW Fish Addict Posts: 869 Kudos: 758 Registered: 09-Apr-2003	Ok, thanks guys. That is enough for me to decide, bristlenose it is
Posted 08-Jul-2006 02:50


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