adizeroseven

I have a 4ft 80 gal aquarium which i wanna stock with tetras and discus. i already have 5 red phantom and 5 rummy nose. i plan to stock at least 3-4 discus, how many tetras could i still add?

R.E.

Well, somebody correct me if I'm wrong, as I often am:

5xRed Phantom x 1.5 in
5xRummy Nose x 2 in
4xDiscus x 10 in

that's about 57.5 in of fish...Now, assuming Discus needs a bit more swimming space than the regular 1in per 1 G rule...I'd say you can stock about 4-6 more tetras

Correct me if I'm wrong

MeGustaUnaPez926

I think discus only get to six inches. If I'm right, and R.E. is too- 'discus need a bit more swimming space' than I'd say R.E.'s calculations are good.

adizeroseven

Thanks... and btw what color of substrate should i use.. i want to fully bring out the fishes colors...

R.E.

Well, depends on which school of people you are from...
Some like the 'natural' substrate, ie black or grayish brownish, others like the green/blue/red type...Personally I go for natural, more eye pleasing imo...

I've seen all types of substrate, the bottom line is however that you shouldn't really get one that brings the fish color out...You should get a substrate that is most similar to your fishes natural environment...So for loaches I'd get sand or very fine smooth pebbles. You can research either on this website or any other website the environment your fish are from

I'm sure some people will disagree

adizeroseven

i used a brownish orange fine gravel now the fishes look transparent from the reflection from the lighting