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Dude, that sounds tight. I ran a similar setup once and my Discus got mad stressed. They started hiding behind the driftwood all day. Maybe cut it back to 6 Discus? Tetras and Corys are chill but they add up.


Agreed. Overcrowding can mess with their growth long-term. What's your water change ...

I'm new to this too, but my LFS recommended a mix of baby brine shrimp and powdered spirulina. Fry seem to like it, and it's easier to clean up than beef heart. Tank's a 25 gallon, planted, with a canister filter.

How old are your bulbs? Older bulbs can shift spectrum and promote algae. I replace mine every 6 months. Also, consider adding more fast-growing plants like hornwort to outcompete the algae.

Thanks for the tips! Gonna try dimming the current light first before swapping anything out. I'll report back.

What's the best lighting setup for a 75 gallon Discus tank? I've got a mix of driftwood and low-light plants like Anubias, but my current LED strip feels too bright. They seem stressed when the lights are on full blast. Should I dim it or switch to a different type?

I'm new to Discus but heard they need super clean water. Got a 60-gallon with 4 juveniles. Doing 20% daily changes—is that overkill? Tank's planted with driftwood, and I use Seachem Prime. Temp's at 85°F.