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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 ...

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 ...

Also, consider adding an air stone temporarily. Even if it's not the root cause, extra O2 won't hurt.

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.