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Heater drama is the worst. Had one fry batch wiped out because a no-name heater spiked to 90°F overnight. Now I only trust brands with fail-safes. Eheim and Cobalt are my go-tos, like others said. Also, always unplug during water changes—fried one heater that way, lol.

Getting a new pet soon, a betta.
Which one's better, male or female? Generally speaking, who's more playful?

Thanks for the insights, everyone. I think I'll give the Red Turquoise a try and see how they do in my setup. I'll keep an eye on the water quality and adjust the lighting if needed.


Good luck! Just remember to acclimate them slowly. I've found they're more sensitive to changes in water params ...

Red Turquoise are stunning, but they can be a bit more sensitive than Blue Diamonds. I've found they need pristine water to really show their colors. My 90 gallon has a mix of Red Turquoise and Pigeon Bloods, with a sump filter, black sand, and lots of plants. I keep the temp at 86°F and do 40 ...

Flow's tricky with Discus. I use a Jager heater and keep the filter media clean to avoid turbulence. How old are your fish? Juveniles handle more flow than adults. My group chills near the bottom when the flow's right.

So I'm back after a year, that's pretty wild. I've been thinking about making some changes to my tank setup.

I've got a 45ish gallon tank right now, but it's not fully stocked. I'm thinking of downsizing to a 20 gallon, it'd be way easier to care for. My current fish are 5 neon tetras, 7 zebra ...

I'm really into shell dwellers right now, pics would be awesome.

I'd suggest a sloping gradient to break up the evenness. Fill out that back right corner to draw the eye away from the equipment, and trim back those plants on the far left to create a more gradual change.

Re: Discus fish compatibility

Thanks

I've been considering adding some wild discus to my tank and I'm torn between the Red cuipeau and semi-royal. Which of these do you think are harder and more demanding to care for? Can they be mixed together or would that be a recipe for disaster?

I'm planning to keep them in a 5x2x2 feet aquarium ...