Help with planted community tank

[mvesmo]

Hi. I have a 160 gl planted tank. I am adding Columbian tetras, rummy nose cardinal,neons, clown loaches and discus. Do you think they will all get along? Thanks.

[mnemenoi]

I think Discus will be the only hinge pin, they are generally peaceful though once they get to their adult size might make a snack of a few rummy nose or neons. Might just have to see how they do. Otherwise, think it looks like a great stocking list.

[mredman]

Clown loaches get pretty big and could root up many of your plants. They are cute when small but can exceed a foot in length. I do not believe they are ideal for planted tanks.

Mike

[ptran]

Clown loaches get pretty big and could root up many of your plants. They are cute when small but can exceed a foot in length. I do not believe they are ideal for planted tanks.

Mike

Agreed. Clown loach can be too active for other tank mates.

[JIM]

Maybe leave out the loaches and keep the rest. As for the discus eating a few of the smaller species, ?? thats what big fish do right ?

[mredman]

I still think tetras are ideal tankmates except for some of the smaller species like neons and cardinal tetras.

Mike

[ptran]

I've seen planted tank set up with school of Tetra and Discus at the fish store. I believe they can be kept peacefully together.

[jughead]

discus=happier by themselves

[morpheus]

discus do like super clean water, or so i hear. just need to be on top of water changes. i have never owned them but enjoy looking. also never owned clown loaches, but they do grow large and like to be in a social group.

Jim's post above is a good picture....usually its the nature of any fish to try and eat whatever fits in its mouth. i agree the rummy nose and neons may slowly disappear.

if you do mix tetras with them, i have seen it done. the larger varieties should be fine (columbians, buenos aires, congo, emporer, bleeding hearts, skirts, etc.). the larger tetras can hold their own.