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Good call. Also, watch for flashing or rubbing—could hint at parasites. But sounds like you're on top of it.

Red eyes can be genetic or stress-related. What's your water change routine? Also, any new tankmates or decor? Sometimes they freak out over the smallest changes.

Discus and Tetras can work if conditions are right. I've kept Cardinals with mine for years. Key is matching water params—soft, acidic, warm. Your setup sounds solid, but watch for aggression during feeding. My Discus are chill, but some get territorial. Feed high-quality pellets and frozen ...

Thawing in tank water is the way to go. I use a small container with water from the tank, let it sit for 5 minutes, then feed. My discus are in a 125g, temp 86F, pH 6.4, with a sump system. They get bloodworms every other week, along with a mix of pellets and live blackworms. Tankmates are sterbai ...

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll try fasting them for a day and check the filter. The belly feels firm, so maybe it's eggs. I'll update if anything changes.

My discus has a bloated belly, and I'm not sure what's causing it. They're in a 75-gallon tank with sand substrate, driftwood, and a few live plants. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, nitrate around 10 ppm. Temp is steady at 84°F, and I do 30% water changes twice a week. They're fed a mix ...

Hey all, long time lurker, first time poster here. I've got a 125g that's been up and running for about 7-8 months now, stocked with 9 Discus and a GBR, and a FX5. They're all super happy and healthy, eating well, and I do 50% water changes every 3 days. I've been trying to find some schooling fish ...