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by ailam
Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:15 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: can discus eat live brine shrimp?
Replies: 12
Views: 21

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.
by ailam
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 ...
by ailam
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.
by ailam
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.
by ailam
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 ...
by ailam
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 ...
by ailam
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.
by ailam
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.
by ailam
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 ...
by ailam
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 ...