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I'd say two or three caves max, spaced out. Too many and it'll look cluttered. Also, make sure they're big enough for them to turn around in. My dudes love their personal space.


Yep, and if you've got tankmates, keep an eye on aggression. My Angels used to hog the caves till I added more hiding ...

I had the same issue with my group. Switched to floating plants like Frogbit to diffuse the light, and they started coming out more. Also, avoid sudden movements near the tank. They're like little ninjas, spook easy.

Thanks for the tips, everyone. I do 30% changes weekly, but maybe I'll bump it up. Heater's a Eheim Jager, seems solid. No new tankmates or decor. Gonna check for parasites though.


Yep, weekly might not cut it. Discus are divas, need that clean water. Try upping the changes and see if they ...

Clamped fins can be a stress thing, bro. You got any new tankmates? Sometimes even a sketchy decoration can mess with them. My discus did that when I added a new piece of driftwood.

Thanks for the tips, everyone. Gonna grab some Stability and keep testing. Appreciate the help!

Setting up a new 75-gallon tank for my Discus, gonna cycle it fishless. Got a Fluval FX6, sand substrate, and some driftwood. Water's at 84°F, pH 6.8. How long should I expect the cycle to take before adding them? Heard it's sketchy to rush this.

Re: Males or females?

I'm curious to know what gives away the gender in these fish. What specific characteristics do you look for when determining male or female? I'd love to learn from those with experience.