bristlenose vs. oto's vs. farowella

[paramedic07]

Bristlenose, oto's, farowellas.

I'm just curious as to what people think would be better in a discus tank - HYPOTHETICALLY.

[paramedic07]

the more i think about it, the more it looks ive made my decision.

farowella over bristlenose. keep my otos in my community tank.

[sumpnfishy]

Actually farlowella are not a very good choice for a discus tank unless you plan on having high water flow. They enjoy very high oxygen levels which are not too common in discus tanks.

[paramedic07]

[quote="sumpnfishy"]"Actually farlowella are not a very good choice for a discus tank ......."

well, that applies to most people. i am always the exception.

i have great steady current thats moving well to where the discus are comfortable with clear water and multiple oxygen sources from my sponge filters in a well planted tank.

so the water flow and oxygen issue is moot in my case.

[sumpnfishy]

Thus the statement "unless you plan on having high water flow".