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Yep, it's usually just them being drama queens. My crew flares like they're in a WWE match, especially after I rearrange the tank. As long as they're not gasping at the surface or hiding, it's probably normal. What's your feeding schedule like?

Tagword, you running any bio pellets or vodka dosing? Those can crash nitrates too fast. Lost a colony once from 15 ppm to 0 in a week. Not pretty.

My Acros thrive at 2-3 ppm, but it's a balancing act. If you're running carbon, check that too. Old media can leach junk back into the water. I swap mine every 3 weeks like clockwork.

Yo, SunKnot, how old is your discus? Juveniles can bloat easier than adults. If it's a young one, might just be a phase. Keep an eye on it, but don't stress too much yet.