New discuss tank.

Hello,

I have purchased a Jewel Vision 260 litre aquarium, and plan on keeping
Discus for the first time.

Other requirements:
- I plan to keep tropical plants (discus friendly of course)
- I would also like to keep some other fish which will co exist in harmony
with the discus. Maybe clownloach, neons and some mollies?

Where do I start? First of all, how should I cycle the tank? I am not sure
about a fishless cycle, welcome suggestions - but if someone can recommend
some hardy fish which will be happy in the tank once the discus arrive.

Do most community fish such as the species mentioned above adapt well to the
Discus optimum temperature (It is higher than normal?)?

What is the optimum discus temperature?

Lastly, I already have an established 100 litre community tank, and I am
happy to do a 40% water change and use the 40 litres of water in the new
tank if it will prove useful. However, I do not want to mess with the
filtration on my smaller tank.

Any help greatly appreciated!


Regards,

Gary.

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