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- Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:15 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: can discus eat live brine shrimp?
- Replies: 12
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Re: can discus eat live brine shrimp?
I'd start slow if you're new to live food. My Discus took a while to adjust. Tank's a 65-gallon with a planted substrate, and I feed them live brine shrimp every other week. I also use a quarantine tank for the shrimp, just to be safe. Water's at 83°F, pH 6.7, and I've got a powerhead for extra flow.
- Mon Jun 16, 2025 10:33 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Why discus eggs don't hatch?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 33
Re: Why discus eggs don't hatch?
Bare bottom is easier to clean, but some breeders use thin sand. Key is keeping it spotless. Also, what's your feeding routine? Live foods like blackworms can boost their condition. Mine get a mix of frozen and pellets twice a day.
Totally agree on live foods. Brine shrimp too. And yeah, bare ...
- Mon Jun 16, 2025 3:01 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Why discus eggs don't hatch?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 33
Re: Why discus eggs don't hatch?
Lighting could be a factor too. Too much brightness freaks them out. I keep mine dim during spawning, just enough to see. And yeah, no tankmates. Even snails mess with their vibe. What's your water change routine? Daily 10% changes helped my pair settle.
- Mon May 26, 2025 8:59 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: best discus tank cleaning tools
- Replies: 13
- Views: 182
Re: best discus tank cleaning tools
If you're dealing with stubborn algae, a stainless steel scraper is the way to go. Just be careful not to scratch the glass. Also, consider adding more fast-growing plants to outcompete the algae. My discus tank has Amazon swords and Java fern, and they help a ton.
- Wed May 21, 2025 2:06 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: discus tank maintenance schedule
- Replies: 11
- Views: 168
Re: discus tank maintenance schedule
bruh, u gotta chill with the big water changes. i do 25% every 3 days, temp-matched to a tee. my discus vibin'. also, u usin' RO water or tap? if tap, what conditioner? seachem prime's the goat, no cap.
Lacey's onto something with temp matching. Even a 2°F swing can spook them. I use a digital ...
- Sun Jul 28, 2024 7:56 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Back to Basics
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25283
Re: Back to Basics
Re: Back to Basics
Those discus of yours are quite the catch. I've got a rough idea how they'll turn out when they're all grown up - similar to this video I came across (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69fdnyifllU). I'd say they're around 2-3 inches now? How's the feeding schedule looking - how ...
Those discus of yours are quite the catch. I've got a rough idea how they'll turn out when they're all grown up - similar to this video I came across (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69fdnyifllU). I'd say they're around 2-3 inches now? How's the feeding schedule looking - how ...
- Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:25 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: unidentified discus strain - assistance required !
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3207
Re: unidentified discus strain - assistance required !
Re: unidentified discus strain - assistance required !
I'm reviving this thread. I'd love to know if my discus might be similar strains to the ones discussed here.
I'm reviving this thread. I'd love to know if my discus might be similar strains to the ones discussed here.
- Mon Mar 07, 2022 1:53 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Is 100% ro/di water thoughts?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1901
Re: Is 100% ro/di water thoughts?
Re: Is 100% ro/di water thoughts?
Thanks for the info Cliff, I'll look into it and compare all options.
Thanks for the info Cliff, I'll look into it and compare all options.
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 2:54 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Is 100% ro/di water thoughts?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1901
Re: Is 100% ro/di water thoughts?
Re: Is 100% ro/di water thoughts?
Thanks for the input Liz and wilde. I actually never tried raising my discus with tap or well water, so I'm not sure how they'd do in that setup. The water I buy has some sort of filtration system - it's meant for drinking, but I've been using it for my tank.
I'm ...
Thanks for the input Liz and wilde. I actually never tried raising my discus with tap or well water, so I'm not sure how they'd do in that setup. The water I buy has some sort of filtration system - it's meant for drinking, but I've been using it for my tank.
I'm ...
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 8:02 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Is 100% ro/di water thoughts?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1901
Re: Is 100% ro/di water thoughts?
Re: Is 100% ro/di water thoughts?
I'm thinking of getting a new water source for my future tank setup to cut costs in the long run. Right now, I'm considering using well water, but the TDS can be all over the place - it's been as high as 600 ppm and as low as 200 ppm, depending on the weather. I'm ...
I'm thinking of getting a new water source for my future tank setup to cut costs in the long run. Right now, I'm considering using well water, but the TDS can be all over the place - it's been as high as 600 ppm and as low as 200 ppm, depending on the weather. I'm ...