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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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Re: Is 100% ro/di water thoughts?
Thanks for the info Cliff, I'll look into it and compare all options.

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 ...

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 ...