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Thanks for the input, everyone. Leaning toward sand now, probably the CaribSea Super Naturals. Gonna pair it with more plants and see how it goes.

I'm setting up a new 75-gallon tank for my Discus and can't decide on substrate. Sand seems clean but might lack nutrients, while gravel's easier to clean but traps debris. What's your experience with either? My tank's got a Fluval 407, temp at 84°F, and I do 30% water changes twice a week. Plants ...

Yo, RO water's a solid choice, but you gotta watch the TDS. I keep mine around 150 ppm for juvies. For cycling, throw in some FritzZyme or Stability to speed it up. Test daily for ammonia, nitrites, nitrates. Once it's stable, start with 50% water changes every other day. They're messy eaters, so ...

Setting up a new tank for my Discus and wanna get the water prep right. I've got a 75 gallon with a Fluval 407, sand substrate, and some driftwood. Planning to use RO water with a remineralizer. What's the best way to cycle it before adding them? Also, how often should I do water changes once they ...