What fish can you keep with discus?

Discus Behavior/Compatibility Some suitable aquarium mates include cardinal tetras, neons, emperor and rummynose tetras as well as clown loaches and dwarf cichlids, such as rams and Apistogramma species. All of these fish tolerate the high temperatures and low pH/hardness required by discus.

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What can swordtails crossbreed with?

In fact, almost all swordtails and platy fish being sold today are crossbreeds between the Xiphophorus helleri (the green swordtail), the Xiphophorus maculatus (the moonfish or Mickey Mouse Platy), and/or the Xiphophorus variatus (variegated platy).

What fish can live with swordtail fish?

Some of the best tank mates for the swordtail fish include:

Angelfish.
Platy.
Molly.
Kuhli loaches.
Dwarf gourami.
Rosy barb.
Cory catfish.
Otocinclus.

Can mollies live with discus?

Some species that make good Molly fish tank mates are Dwarf Cichlids, Rams, Discus, Keyhole Cichlids, and Severums. They need at least a 20-gallon tank for the smaller species and up to 55 gallons for the species that can grow 8 inches or more! What is this?

Can I keep guppies with discus?

Yes, the guppies should be quite compatible with the discus – i’ve done it myself – no problems. However, yes, the temp is generally too high for them & it will shorten their life span. It’s that’s a combination of fish that suits you, go for it !

What bottom feeders can live with discus?

Recommended Discus Tank Mates

German Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii)
Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus)
Sterbai Cory (Corydoras Sterbai)
Tetras (Characidae)
Apistogramma (genus)
Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus)
Malaysian Trumpet Snail / MTS (Melanoides tuberculata)

Can a Molly get a swordtail pregnant?

This is one more reason why people think they can actually interbreed but we would like to note, that both mollies and swordtails are able to store the sperm for a long time and they get pregnant by using this sperm from the original partner. As you can see it’s not possible for mollies and swordtails to interbreed.

Can a guppy mate with a swordtail?

Guppies and Swordtails are livebearers which means that their babies come out swimming. Like most livebearers, there is not much to getting your guppies or swordtail to breed. If you have a male and a female then you will eventually have a pregnant female.

Are swordfish aggressive?

Largely an open-ocean species, swordfish rarely swim in shallow waters. County police and conservation officials said they are investigating the incident, and said that while such accidents are rare, swordfish and other large billfish are aggressive and fast animals who have injured and killed humans before.

Can I keep 3 discus?

Keeping just 2 or 3 often results in 1 or 2 of them being badly mistreated, by 1 or 2 others, which produces a lot of stress and may well result in a fatality. If your tank is not large enough (min. around 55 gals), don’t attempt to keep less than 5 discus, or you’re asking for trouble.

What fish can live with swordtails?

Swordtails are good tank mates for Mollies , Platies , Angels , Corydoras Catfish , Plecostomus, and Bigger Tetras such as Black Skirts, Red Serpaes, and Silver Tips. Click here to read more about several other groups of compatible fish. Picture Gallery Shown above, four pictures of the “new” Kohaku (Koi) Swordtails.

Why do swordtail fish get sick so easily?

Author Note: Swordtail fish seem to fall prey to disease after major fluctuations in temperature. High levels of ammonia and nitrates can cause undue stress, which increases their risks as well. Keeping the environment in tip-top shape will prevent outbreaks.

What size aquarium for a swordtail fish?

The first thing to consider is the size of the aquarium. Some aquarists have seen success keeping swordtail fish in freshwater tanks that hold as little as 10 gallons. However, most recommend starting with a minimum of 15 gallons. These fish are fairly active, and the extra space will do them good.

What is a sword tail?

Swordtails are livebearers like Guppies, Mollies, and Platies. Swordtails are easy to breed, though not quite as easy as Mollies. Click here for more about breeding Mollies and raising the babies. Here is a male Sword Tail just like the Sword Tails for sale at our online Tropical Fish store. We have many different kinds of Swords.