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by finch
Mon Jun 02, 2025 12:17 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: best discus tank mates for color
Replies: 11
Views: 96

Re: best discus tank mates for color

I've had luck with Apistogramma Cacatuoides. Their orange/yellow fins pop against Discus, and they're not pushy. Keep caves for them though. My pair shares a 55-gallon, sand substrate, and they ignore each other. Water's at 82°F, pH 7.0.
by finch
Mon May 12, 2025 8:55 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus tank odor problem solver
Replies: 12
Views: 146

Re: Discus tank odor problem solver

Agree with checking the filter. I clean my canister every 3 months, but with beef heart, you might need to do it monthly. Also, consider adding more plants like hornwort—they help with water quality and might absorb some of the funk.
by finch
Thu May 01, 2025 7:11 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: is my discus sick or just shy?
Replies: 9
Views: 173

Re: is my discus sick or just shy?



My discus been hiding behind the plants since I got them last week. They eat fine but dart away when I come near. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, nitrate around 10ppm. Tank is 75 gallons, temp at 84F, sand substrate, driftwood, and some java fern. Filter's a Fluval 407, weekly 30 ...
by finch
Wed Apr 23, 2025 1:28 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: How often to change discus tank water?
Replies: 9
Views: 217

Re: How often to change discus tank water?

Weekly changes are cutting it too close for Discus. They're not like other tropical fish—way more demanding. Bump it to at least twice a week, and see if they perk up. Also, bloodworms are great, but gotta mix in some high-protein pellets or beef heart for growth.