75 gallon stock

[Hobgob]

I have a 75 gallon planted aquarium. Currently housing
X6 rummynose
1 bnp
X7 discus

Now I was thinking of getting some cardinals and some sterbai cories. I was thinking 6 cArdinals and 5 sterbai. I was just wondering what everyone thought. I waa debating on taking the rummynose out and just do a bigger school of cardinals

Ps opinions on rummynose and discus? Are they to active for the discus? Mine seem not to be bothered by them.

 

[Ktw020]

Id add more rummynose..

 

[bettaowner]

Otocinclus would be a better idea

 

[Hobgob]

Are the ottos going to like nibbling on the slime coat of my discus? Im not to knowledgeable about them tbh

 

[Fishperson]

Not unless they are starving. If there is algae, algae wafers, or blanch veggies in the tank they shouldn't.

 

[Hobgob]

I see, well I have a bunch of wafers for mt pleco fry but I've recently been using a lot of cucumbers.
Also betta, what did you mean the ottos where a better choice for the pleco or rummynose?

 

[bettaowner]

The Otos would be better than the pleco because they're less territorial and not as messy

 

[Fishperson]

The Otos would be better than the pleco because they're less territorial and not as messy

I agree. Plus, otos are awesome! They are really active, and for me, surprisingly hardy! Everyone says they are pretty fragile, but mines survived a high nitrate spike, so...

Plus I saw mine cleaning the glass upside down once!

 

[Scottyhorse]

I would add to the Rummynose school, and add a bunch of Otto's in place of the Plec. Some Cardinal Tetras and Sterbai Corys would be a nice addition too.

 

[Hobgob]

My pleco is gourgeous though. Ans I've never seen any aggression towards my discus. Mainly other males. But I guess I could go and stare at some ottos until I like them.

 

[Toad]

If you like the bn and it's not causing problems, keep it.

 

[Hobgob]

The Otos would be better than the pleco because they're less territorial and not as messy

That not as messy thing is interesting though. Obviously plecos have a big bioload but my plants seem to eat up most of the nitrates right now. How are ottos and plants?

 

[Sillyfishies]

That not as messy thing is interesting though. Obviously plecos have a big bioload but my plants seem to eat up most of the nitrates right now. How are ottos and plants?

Otos will have an easier time cleaning algae off plants