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My Discus tank water looks a bit cloudy even after weekly 50% changes. Running a Fluval 407, temp at 84F, pH 6.8, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Tank's 75 gallons with 6 adults, sand substrate, driftwood, and some Java ferns. Tried adding Purigen but no luck. What's your go-to method for ...

yo, had the same prob last month. switched to seachem clarity, worked like magic. my tank's 55g, 5 discus, eco-complete substrate. also cut back on flakes, gonna try beef heart soon. weird vibe how the cloudiness comes back tho.

Does driftwood affect the filter at all? I've got a sponge filter in my 55-gallon and don't wanna mess with the flow. Also, how long does it take for the tannins to stop leaching?

Thanks for all the tips! Gonna try baffling the filter and cutting back on food first. Appreciate the help.

What's your weekly routine for keeping a Discus tank clean? I've got a 75-gallon with 6 adults, sand substrate, and a Fluval FX6. Been doing 50% water changes twice a week but they still seem stressed. Temp's at 84°F, pH 6.8. Maybe I'm missing something?

My Discus hid for weeks when I first got 'em. Turned out the black background I added freaked them out. Swapped it for light blue, now they're out all day. Maybe check if something's spooking yours? Even a shadow from outside can weird them out.

Re: Need Help with RO/DI Setup

wilde, I think you're missing the point. I'm setting up for Discus, not the other fish I mentioned. They were just examples because you asked for one. My water parameters were fine for them, but they still had issues. That tells me there's something else wrong with ...

Re: Need Help with RO/DI Setup

Wilde, like you said I need a starting point, but my water tests have always come back fine for the fish I had. No ammonia or nitrites, low nitrates which is what I aimed for in my planted tank. My gh and kh levels are spot on, and pH is mid 7s. My tetras, plecos, and ...

Re: Need Help with RO/DI Setup
Wilde, I'm not familiar with the term LFS - could you please clarify what that stands for? I've had issues with gourami in the past, they'd only last about a month before stressing out and dying after a random water change. Despite my water test results coming back ...

Re: Need Help with RO/DI Setup

I'd really appreciate it if someone could help me out with my original questions. I've done my research and I'm set on going this route, so I'd love to get some advice on RO systems and mineralization for my aging barrel. Also, any thoughts on tapping into the water ...