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by Mindew
Sun May 25, 2025 8:31 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: why is discus tank ph dropping?
Replies: 12
Views: 141

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: 164

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: 116

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: 204

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: 3298

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: 3298

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: 3298

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 ...
by Mindew
Mon Jun 17, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Two-inch Bully
Replies: 11
Views: 3298

Re: Two-inch Bully

Re: Two-inch Bully

Originally posted by Blazer

I've tried separating the bullies before, but it didn't work out. I put them back in the community tank and they just went back to their old ways. I even tried holding out for three months, thinking things would settle down. No such luck. I had an ...
by Mindew
Mon Jun 17, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Two-inch Bully
Replies: 11
Views: 3298

Two-inch Bully

I've never had a sick discus, just what I'd call personality disorders. Every group I've raised recently has had a bully and a doormat. I mean, one aggressive discus that won't stop picking on the others.

I just got some 2" Snakeskins and, sure enough, I've got another bully. They're in a 15-gallon ...