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by Dory
Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:40 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: can discus eat live brine shrimp?
Replies: 12
Views: 21

Re: can discus eat live brine shrimp?

Live brine shrimp can be a great treat for them! I've been feeding mine live brine shrimp once a week for about six months now. They go nuts for it. Just make sure you're getting them from a clean source. My tank's a 55-gallon with a canister filter, and I've noticed no issues with water quality. Do ...
by Dory
Thu May 15, 2025 8:06 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: why is discus tank always murky?
Replies: 11
Views: 159

Re: why is discus tank always murky?


My discus tank has been cloudy for weeks now. I do weekly 50% water changes, use a Fluval 407 canister filter, and keep the temp at 84°F. Tank is 75 gallons with 6 discus, some cardinal tetras, and a few corydoras. Substrate is sand, and I have some driftwood and Amazon swords. Parameters are 0 ...
by Dory
Wed Apr 23, 2025 9:54 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: wild discus vs captive bred debate
Replies: 8
Views: 184

Re: wild discus vs captive bred debate

Wild discus are stunning, but they're definitely more sensitive. I've kept both, and the wild ones need pristine water. My setup's similar to yours, 80 gallon, soft water, and I do 60% changes twice a week. They're picky eaters too, took mine a month to accept pellets. If you're up for the challenge ...