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by RiverEdge
Sat May 24, 2025 10:54 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Plants for a High-Flow Tank
Replies: 12
Views: 139

Re: Plants for a High-Flow Tank

Cryptocoryne Wendtii is another option. It's a slower grower, but once established, it can handle moderate to high flow. Just make sure the substrate is deep enough for the roots.
by RiverEdge
Fri May 23, 2025 1:35 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: why discus swim in circles?
Replies: 12
Views: 175

Re: why discus swim in circles?

Biker wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 12:11 pm Mine circle when hungry. Try upping feedings to 3x daily with some frozen brine shrimp.
Be careful overfeeding. Discus bloat easy. Stick to scheduled portions.
by RiverEdge
Sat May 17, 2025 11:53 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: can discus thrive in hard water?
Replies: 13
Views: 201

Re: can discus thrive in hard water?

Key thing is consistency. If your tap's stable, they'll adjust better than if you're constantly tweaking params. My tap's 280 ppm, pH 7.7, and I just age it for 24 hours before changes. Tank's 75 gallons, planted, with a sump. No RO, no problems.
by RiverEdge
Thu May 01, 2025 2:30 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: discus tank decor for shy fish
Replies: 6
Views: 164

Re: discus tank decor for shy fish

True that. Discus are peaceable but get stressed if they can't claim a spot. I've got Tetras in mine, no drama. Just avoid fin nippers like Barbs, sketchy vibe for sure.
by RiverEdge
Thu May 01, 2025 1:35 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: discus tank decor for shy fish
Replies: 6
Views: 164

Re: discus tank decor for shy fish

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.
by RiverEdge
Thu May 01, 2025 11:19 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: discus tank decor for shy fish
Replies: 6
Views: 164

Re: discus tank decor for shy fish

Yo, try adding more vertical structures like tall plants or stacked rocks. My crew chilled out after I threw in some Amazon Swords and a couple slate caves. Keep the lighting dim, too. They're skittish under bright lights.