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by Cleanse
Sun Jun 22, 2025 5:55 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus tank plant selection guide
Replies: 8
Views: 12

Re: Discus tank plant selection guide


Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll try the Crypts and Vallisneria combo with root tabs. My water changes are 25% twice a week, and I'll cut the light down to 6 hours. Appreciate the help!


Sounds like a solid plan. Keep an eye on the Vallisneria, it can grow fast and might need trimming. Let us ...
by Cleanse
Sun Jun 22, 2025 12:28 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus tank plant selection guide
Replies: 8
Views: 12

Re: Discus tank plant selection guide


I'm setting up a 75-gallon tank for my Discus and wanna get the plants right this time. Last time, my Java Fern melted and the Anubias got covered in algae. What's the best combo for low-light, soft water? I've got sand substrate, a Fluval 407 filter, and keep the temp at 84°F. Also, any tips on ...
by Cleanse
Tue Jun 03, 2025 4:41 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Why is discus breathing heavy?
Replies: 11
Views: 139

Re: Why is discus breathing heavy?

Also, consider adding an air stone temporarily. Even if it's not the root cause, extra O2 won't hurt.
by Cleanse
Tue Jun 03, 2025 8:19 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Why is discus breathing heavy?
Replies: 11
Views: 139

Re: Why is discus breathing heavy?


Noticed my discus breathing heavy today, gills moving fast. Tank is 75 gallons, temp at 84F, pH 6.8, ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate around 10ppm. They're about 6 months old, fed beef heart mix twice daily. No new tankmates, just a pair of Rams. Filter is a Fluval 407, weekly 50% water changes. Any ...
by Cleanse
Mon Jun 02, 2025 9:59 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: best discus tank mates for color
Replies: 11
Views: 138

Re: best discus tank mates for color

Rummy Nose Tetras! Their red heads and silver bodies are fire, plus they school tight. Mine share a 120-gallon with Discus, temp at 86°F. They're hardy if you acclimate slow. Also, German Blue Rams if you want bottom dwellers with color.
by Cleanse
Mon May 26, 2025 1:16 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Importance of water quality for Bettas
Replies: 11
Views: 149

Re: Importance of water quality for Bettas

Agree with MarketStar. Also, what's your feeding routine? Overfeeding = more waste. I cut back to 4 pellets twice a day, fixed my guy's energy levels.
by Cleanse
Tue May 20, 2025 7:34 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: discus tank maintenance schedule
Replies: 11
Views: 189

Re: discus tank maintenance schedule


What's your weekly routine for keeping a Discus tank clean? I've got a 75-gallon with 6 adults, sand substrate, and a Fluval FX6. Been doing 50% water changes twice a week but they still seem stressed. Temp's at 84°F, pH 6.8. Maybe I'm missing something?


Yo, your setup sounds solid, but stress ...
by Cleanse
Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:45 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: discus from Liz
Replies: 10
Views: 2637

Re: discus from Liz

Re: discus from Liz

That's fantastic news, Jay. We're really looking forward to seeing some photos of them. Daily water changes and a balanced diet will definitely help them grow and thrive.