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by Bijack
Sat Jun 14, 2025 8:28 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: why discus fight at night?
Replies: 12
Views: 25

Re: why discus fight at night?

Sounds like they're just being drama queens. Mine do the same thing, especially if I skip their evening feeding. Try feeding them a bit later and see if that cuts it.
by Bijack
Mon May 19, 2025 8:44 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: discus breeding pair not spawning
Replies: 13
Views: 176

Re: discus breeding pair not spawning

How's the male acting? If he's not cleaning a surface or showing off to the female, he might not be ready. Also, what's your substrate? Bare bottom tanks can sometimes make them feel exposed.
by Bijack
Sat May 10, 2025 4:01 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus egg fungus prevention
Replies: 13
Views: 160

Re: Discus egg fungus prevention

Thanks, Duppy. I do 30% changes every other day. Gonna try the methylene blue next spawn.
by Bijack
Sat May 10, 2025 2:47 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus egg fungus prevention
Replies: 13
Views: 160

Discus egg fungus prevention

Noticed some white fuzz on my Discus eggs last spawn. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate. Tank is 75 gallons, temp at 84F, sponge filter running. Anyone got tips to stop the fungus next time?
by Bijack
Tue Apr 29, 2025 5:07 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: what's the best discus tank size?
Replies: 8
Views: 154

Re: what's the best discus tank size?

Thanks for the input, everyone. Sounds like I'll need to upgrade sooner than later. Gonna start hunting for a 75g or bigger. Appreciate the specifics on filters and water changes too.
by Bijack
Tue Apr 29, 2025 2:55 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: what's the best discus tank size?
Replies: 8
Views: 154

what's the best discus tank size?

I'm setting up a new tank for my Discus and wanna get the size right. Heard mixed things about minimum gallons. What's the ideal tank size for a group of 6 adults? Currently have a 55g but worried it's too cramped. Water params are stable, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate, temp at 84F. Using a Fluval ...