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Yo, bigger is always better with Discus. My 75-gallon breeding tank is lit, and the fish are way less stressed. I do 50% water changes every day, no exceptions. Also, feed 'em beef heart mix for max growth.


Daily water changes are key, but 75 gallons might be overkill for beginners. Start with ...

Re: How to move adult Discus

Thanks Daniel.

I got those from Jack Wattley Discus earlier this year and they've developed nicely, I think.
They were weird about food though - wouldn't touch Wattley's beef heart mix, but they grew well on All's blackworms and Tetracolor tropical granules.

Re: How to move adult Discus

I'm in the process of moving my adult Discus to a new setup and I'm looking for advice on the best way to do it. The trip should take about 20 minutes, so it's less than an hour to get them settled in their new tank. The water is the same at the receiving end.

Should I ...

Re: How to move adult Discus

Really appreciate all the advice, it's been super helpful. I've decided to go with buckets for the move. I'll have some extra fish that need a new home, as I'll only be setting up one tank this time around.

I'm moving my adult Discus fish and I'm not sure the best way to do it.

It's about a 20-minute ride to the new setup, so it should be under an hour to get them in the new tank. The water is exactly the same at the new place.

Should I bag them individually for the trip? Do I need to stop feeding ...