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Thanks for the suggestions. Gonna check out both Cardinals and Rummies. My LFS has both, so I'll see which group looks healthier.

Looking for tank mates that won't mess with my Discus. Got a 75-gallon tank, sand substrate, and a bunch of driftwood. Water's at 84°F, pH 6.8, and I do 30% water changes twice a week. Anyone got suggestions for fish that'll chill with them?

If you're using a sponge filter, make sure it's not too strong. Fry can get sucked in or exhausted fighting current. I add a pre-filter sponge to buffer flow. What's your lighting schedule? 8–10 hours max to avoid algae blooms.

Yo, first off, congrats on the fry! Your setup sounds decent, but 20 gallons might be tight as they grow. I'd bump water changes to daily, 50%, since fry are messy eaters. Also, try mixing in some crushed flakes or powdered spirulina with the brine shrimp. What's your pH and hardness? Discus fry ...

Re: Wild Symphysodon aequifasciatus spawn

Hi @Frosty - I've had the pleasure of meeting Dean in person and I can confidently say he's just as likable as he appears on the Aquarium Coop's channel. He's truly a genuine and down-to-earth guy.

Hi @Jumper - Thanks for the kind words, this is my first ...

Re: Wild Symphysodon aequifasciatus spawn

Hi @paddlepop,

This breeder is indeed the one I sourced my F1's from last summer. He's a highly respected figure in our local aquarium club, with an impressive 30-year breeding background.

Hey everyone,

I'm sharing this with you all since I know you appreciate quality fish and enjoy some nice 'eye candy' - I've got permission from the breeder, @deansfishroom.

These are Wild Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Red Spot Green Discus) from Rio Nanay - two of about 12 brought back from Peru in ...