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Driftwood's a solid choice for Discus. It mimics their natural habitat, releases tannins that soften water, and can lower pH slightly. I've got Malaysian driftwood in my 120-gallon, and my fish seem way more chill. Just boil it first to avoid any sketchy stuff leaching into the water.


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White eggs usually mean they're infertile or got fungus. Check if the parents are fanning them, if not, they might've given up. My pair did the same till I upped water changes to 50% daily during spawning. Also, try adding methylene blue next time, cuts fungus risk.


Totally agree! My discus are ...

Hawk wrote: ↑Mon May 19, 2025 10:40 pm Ain't no rush, man. Sometimes they just gotta vibe. Mine took like 3 months to finally do the deed. Just keep the water clean and let 'em chill.

Exactly! Patience is key. They'll spawn when they're ready.

I feel your frustration! My pair took forever to spawn too. Try adding some almond leaves to soften the water a bit more. It worked like a charm for me. How often are you testing the water?

Aw, poor fishies. I'd try rearranging the tank decor to shake things up. Sometimes a new layout resets the pecking order. My Discus are in a 55-gallon with a sponge filter, and they're doing great now. Good luck!

Yo, my discus did this once when the filter was too strong. They got tired of fighting the current and just camped out at the bottom. Maybe check your flow? Also, how's the lighting? Too bright can freak 'em out.


Good point about the flow. I had to baffle my canister filter output when my ...

Also, vicky99, check your water params. Plants can be finicky if the hardness or pH is off. Mine didn't take off until I got that sorted.

Hey, I've had great luck with Amazon Swords in my low-light tank. They're not as demanding as people think. Just make sure you've got a decent substrate, like Flourite, and they'll do fine. Also, Vallisneria is another good one, spreads like crazy.

Re: Cubefilter vs ati sponge filter

I think I might be overcomplicating things. Given the cost, I'll likely just opt for some replacement ATI pro sponges and be done with it.

I'm curious about these two options for my tank. Does anyone have experience with a Swiss Tropical Poret Foam Cube filter or an ATI sponge filter?