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Thanks for the tips, everyone. I've got sand substrate and a Fluval FX4 filter. Lighting is moderate, 6 hours a day. The Angelfish are about a year old, so might be sketchy. Gonna try adding one Discus first to test the vibe.


Smart move starting with one. Watch how it interacts, especially ...

I've kept Discus in a community tank for years. Key is consistency with water changes, at least 50% weekly. Your temp is good, but watch the Angelfish. Also, what's your substrate? Bare bottom or sand works best to keep waste from building up.

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I've noticed my discus hasn't been eating much. He'll swim up to the food, but doesn't take a bite. I'm currently feeding him Cobalt Discus Hans flakes, but I also have Vibra bites and a few other options on hand. Should I try something different? Maybe mix it up a bit?

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I finally got a picture of my discus to upload. I'm still keeping the lights off to minimize stress, so it's not the best quality.

[Image: discus photo, possibly sideways]

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I didn't notice any symptoms of hex, but after talking to a few people, they suggested I treat the tank as a precaution. Apparently, stress can trigger it, so I figured it's better to be safe than sorry.

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Thanks for the advice, I'll up the metro dosage to the recommended 500mg per 10 gallons tomorrow. The fish is eating well, which is a relief.

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The discus seems to be adjusting to his new environment, I've been treating the tank with metro once a day for the past couple of days (250mg) and my water parameters have remained stable. Still having some issues uploading a picture though.

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I'm planning on ordering some tankmates ASAP, but I've got to save up first by doing some chores around the house for a few weeks. I'll get some pictures of my new guy soon, but for now, I'm keeping the lights off to reduce stress. My current water parameters are looking good - 7.0 ...

So I stopped by my LFS after three months and they had this one melon red discus just sitting there. The guy told me they'd had him since before the shutdown and all his tankmates were sold right before. I felt bad for the guy, so I brought him home. I know discus are supposed to be in groups, but I ...