What to stock in my 180

[Eyebedam]

So a little info, tank is a 180, plumbed down to my basement, has a 60 gall sump & a 150 gal Rubbermaid tub before it comes back upstairs to the display. Not 100% sure which way to go with it. In 1 way I'm wanting to go with a bunch of Festae Juvis, let them grow out & have a pair form & try to raise the fry. I think it would be a cool thing for the kids to see & possibly make a good science project for them. If I go that route what else could I keep worth he final pair?

If not that way maybe some EBJD's & what else would be a really good mix with them? Oscars? I would like larger fish & a lot of movement in the tank if that helps.

Thanks
jason

 

[fibbingbear]

i say you put Discus. they are shy when they're alone but get a group together, they are beautiful and very curious. just a thought.

 

[Eyebedam]

i say you put Discus. they are shy when they're alone but get a group together, they are beautiful and very curious. just a thought.

I have considered discus in the past, but have always heard they are very finicky & take alot of time & dang near perfect water. I don't know how true that actually is though. They are very pretty.

 

[fibbingbear]

That's true. You could waste a lot of money learning to keep discus. But I personally feel it's worth it at the end. I've still have one of my first discus. It's been almost 6yrs since I got it.

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[piranhaman00]

I heard on here somewhere that discus needing perfect water is a myth but idk for sure

 

[fibbingbear]

The water doesn't have to be perfect discus are just sensitive to changes in the water. They get stressed out very quickly. That's why so many die fast. But once they get adjusted to your water parameters, they look beautiful

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[Eyebedam]

Where would you suggest I look at as far as purchasing discus if I go that route?

 

[blindkiller85]

It's a myth and not. They don't require perfect water, but as stated they respond poorly to changes. If they are wild caught discus, you need to have perfect water. Local raised to your area, they are tank raised and a little bit more hardy. Because more than likely they are raised in the same water you can get out of your tap, just dechlorinated.

Just food for thought.