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by Jager
Fri May 09, 2025 5:59 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: discus breeding water parameters
Replies: 10
Views: 39

Re: discus breeding water parameters

Lighting's key too. I run a 12-hour cycle with a 2-hour dimming period at dawn/dusk. Discus are less stressed with gradual changes. Tank's a 60g, temp 85°F, pH 6.4, TDS 120. Sponge and canister filters, no substrate. Feed live blackworms once a week to condition them. Also, make sure your water ...
by Jager
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Filter question
Replies: 14
Views: 3221

Re: Filter question

Re: Filter question

Originally posted by Luxury

So I just picked up a 75g and I purchased an fx6. I know that it could probably handle the bioload by itself but was thinking about getting a second filter just for extra help. Was thinking of a polar aurora filter. Any thoughts?

You can run both ...
by Jager
Mon Oct 03, 2022 2:25 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Small, Small, Daily WCs
Replies: 13
Views: 3191

Re: Small, Small, Daily WCs

Re: Small, Small, Daily WCs

That’s great if it works for you. I've always found that observing what a farm does gives a good indication of requirements. Yes, I know their tanks are usually overcrowded and heavily fed, but that's not the point. The point is they change a massive amount of water ...