Best way to start with young ones.

[ryeguy]

I've got a 29g tank thats empty right now...I'd like to get a 75-100g tank for a discus community tank....There's a local guy who sell's 6 month old discus...Should I start the big tank with some tetras, plants etc and try to get it to want I want.. then let discus grow out in the 30g ?

[zipztar]

IMO if you dont have much time and since you're just starting with discus, its best to get medium/large sized discus since they are less likely to get sick/stunted. Even though they may be cheaper its still better to pay extra to get ones which even if you make a few mistakes will bounce back!

[nicholas76]

Again it comes down to what you want to achieve with your discus

however

To achieve maximum grow out and develpoment Id personally keep young discus in a Bare bottom tank.

Its easier to maintain water conditions for your fish too!

Id keep a minimum of say 6 to 10 2 inch fish in no smaller than a 4 x 18 x 18 .