75g discus tank mates?

[ben park]

Thinking about getting a tiled 75g discus tank, what are some tank mates I can have in the tank? How many discus can I keep? I'm running a fx4 on it and it is completely empty.

 

[Deadeye]

Types of tetras or other peaceful South American fish would be good.

 

[FJB]

I would not consider a canister (any kind) as the best choice for the discus tank, unless one plans on taking it apart very (and I mean very) frequently for cleaning. Because doing it frequently enough is unlikely, HOB filters would be my preference in that situation.
I love FX filters. I have two FX6, one in a 125g and another in a 75g. I service them frequently and both have pre-filters. However, I would not feel I can service them frequently enough for a thriving discus tank. I did have discus for years. JMHO. Good luck!

 

[tlindsey]

I would not consider a canister (any kind) as the best choice for the discus tank, unless one plans on taking it apart very (and I mean very) frequently for cleaning. Because doing it frequently enough is unlikely, HOB filters would be my preference in that situation.
I love FX filters. I have two FX6, one in a 125g and another in a 75g. I service them frequently and both have pre-filters. However, I would not feel I can service them frequently enough for a thriving discus tank. I did have discus for years. JMHO. Good luck!

This imo is great advice.

 

[dr exum]

i’ve got some tetras with mine -

and a hob/sponge filter -

good tip on the canister, is that due to the potential to spue nitrates ?