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I'd stick to 55 gallons for breeding. More stable water, less stress on the fish. A 29 is sketchy unless you're super experienced.

My Discus are in a 55 gallon with a sponge filter, temp at 82°F. Tried Ghost shrimp once, and they vanished within a week. Maybe my guys are just extra hungry, but I wouldn't risk it unless you've got tons of cover.

yo, had the same prob last month. switched to seachem clarity, worked like magic. my tank's 55g, 5 discus, eco-complete substrate. also cut back on flakes, gonna try beef heart soon. weird vibe how the cloudiness comes back tho.


Clarity is a flocculant, binds particles for mechanical removal ...

Twice a day, small portions. Overfeeding spikes organics. If you're using bloodworms, thaw and rinse them first. My discus get a mix of pellets, brine shrimp, and occasional beef heart. Tank stays clearer with varied diet.

Cloudy water usually means bacterial bloom or fine debris. Check if your filter media is clogged. I use a pre-filter sponge on my intake, helps catch particles before they mess with the canister. Also, try reducing feeding for a couple days.

Check tank vibrations too. My washer nearby made them skittish till I moved it.

I've got the same issue with my Java Fern. The leaves are getting torn up. Maybe it's the filter type? I'm using a canister filter, but it's set to low flow.

I've only kept Blue Diamonds. They're easy to care for and look great. My tank is 60 gallons, with a hang-on-back filter, gravel substrate, and a few plants. Temp is 83°F. I do 25% water changes weekly. They're not as flashy as some other strains, but they're reliable.

Re: Lone Adult Discus

I think getting more discus is the way to go. If you can swing it, try to get at least three around the 5" size. I've got a similar situation with a lone 5" discus in my 60 gallon, and I've recently picked up four 3" ones that I'm quarantining before introducing them to him ...

Re: Green Discus

Got some good sunlight on my tank this afternoon, so I snapped a couple close-ups of my discus. They're about 4" now. I was told they'll take on more of that green shine when they hit 6".