Starter fish 30 gallon

[pattyfurg]

I am currently in the process of cycling my 30 gallon.
It is going to be a tank for discus breeding but as some of you may know, they're not the hardiest type of fish -.-
So. After the tank is cycled I'm planning on putting in a different kind of fish to make sure the water stays stable and so I know that it is safe for the discus when I get them
I want a fish that can also live in my 67 gallon with my discus because I get really attached to things easily haha I was thinking some kind of cichlid? :/

 

[Samzter]

Would cichlid be a bit aggressive towards the dicuss? I was thinking pearl gourami?

 

[okapizebra]

Ram cichlids are peaceful.

 

[pattyfurg]

Hmm iv always like rams but can they go with female bettas? ::

 

[okapizebra]

Anything is iffy with a betta. It all depends on the individual betta's personality.

 

[pattyfurg]

The bettas are only young now but they seem pretty docile

 

[okapizebra]

You can definitely try it, but it could go wrong at any time. Just make sure you have a backup plan so you can put them elsewhere if they are causing a problem in your tank.

 

[pattyfurg]

Hmm yeah I was thinking of getting another 30 for a QT but I dont think my mum would let me -.-' haha plus I'm saving up for my fish hehe

 

[tamtam]

Rams aren't the hardiest dish either, might not be the best test fish. lol.

 

[okapizebra]

The OP's putting them in a fully cycled tank. And Bolivian rams are quite hardy, it's mainly the GBRs that can be sensitive. Either way I'm sure they'll be fine.

 

[pattyfurg]

Hmm -.-' just figured a flaw in the cycle... I don't have a heater in the tank so won't the bacteria die if the temperature dramatically changes?

 

[jetajockey]

No its not as sensitive as fish are, for example.