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by Mindew
Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:25 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Why discus fry get stuck?
Replies: 11
Views: 14

Re: Why discus fry get stuck?

Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
by Mindew
Fri Jun 20, 2025 2:59 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Why discus fry get stuck?
Replies: 11
Views: 14

Re: Why discus fry get stuck?

I never thought about the chlorine. Gonna try that. My fry are in a 10-gallon with a heater set to 82°F. They're eating crushed flakes but still look skinny.
by Mindew
Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:07 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Why discus fry get stuck?
Replies: 11
Views: 14

Re: Why discus fry get stuck?

Mine did the same thing. I switched to a bare-bottom tank and added more plants. They seem happier now.
by Mindew
Sun May 25, 2025 8:31 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: why is discus tank ph dropping?
Replies: 12
Views: 154

Re: why is discus tank ph dropping?

Is your tank heavily planted? Plants can lower pH at night due to respiration. If so, try adding an airstone to boost oxygen and reduce CO2 buildup. Also, test pH at different times of day to see if it's fluctuating.
by Mindew
Wed May 21, 2025 3:36 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: discus tank maintenance schedule
Replies: 11
Views: 178

Re: discus tank maintenance schedule

The substrate requires attention. Particles accumulate. Vacuuming is essential. Do you employ a gravel vacuum? If not, acquire one. Proceed methodically.
by Mindew
Tue May 20, 2025 9:54 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: best discus tank background ideas
Replies: 7
Views: 120

Re: best discus tank background ideas

Solid black backgrounds are often recommended for Discus tanks. They help the fish stand out and reduce stress by minimizing reflections. Your setup sounds good, but ensure the lighting isn't too bright. I use a low-intensity LED bar for 8 hours a day. Also, consider adding floating plants like ...
by Mindew
Sat Apr 19, 2025 3:57 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Java fern propagation tips
Replies: 8
Views: 212

Re: Java fern propagation tips

How long does it usually take for the plantlets to show up? I've had mine for a month and nothing yet. Tank's at 78°F with a Nicrew light.
by Mindew
Tue Jun 18, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Two-inch Bully
Replies: 11
Views: 3311

Re: Two-inch Bully

I never mentioned pecking order - I'm well aware of that dynamic in fish behavior. What I'm trying to convey is extreme aggression, which is what I mean by a "bully". Removing the bully has consistently solved the problem for me.

In my experience with three groups of discus, each had a dominant ...
by Mindew
Tue Jun 18, 2024 4:17 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Two-inch Bully
Replies: 11
Views: 3311

Re: Two-inch Bully

Re: Two-inch Bully

Not seeking advice, just sharing my experience with these finicky fish.
by Mindew
Mon Jun 17, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Two-inch Bully
Replies: 11
Views: 3311

Re: Two-inch Bully

Originally posted by Jumper

Discus will always try to establish a pecking order so that part is common. But, a 15g QT tank is pretty small can turn pecking into aggression, especially with only 4 or 5 discus. If you can't use a larger QT tank, my guess is they will calm down after QT. Hopefully it ...