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Yo, my LFS guy swears by 10 gallons per Discus minimum. Your tank's on the edge, but if you're doing 50% water changes weekly, it could work. Just keep an eye on their behavior.


LFS advice is hit or miss, but 10 gallons per fish is a solid rule. Your tank's at 9.375 gallons per Discus, which is ...

I'd watch for fin nipping. Crowded Discus can get territorial, especially during feeding. How's their appetite? If they're eating well and not fighting, you might be okay, but it's sketchy long-term.

Water changes might need tweaking. I do 30% twice a week instead of one big change—keeps things steadier. And yeah, beef heart mix got my finicky eaters back on track. Blend it with garlic guard, they go nuts. Just cut it small so it doesn't foul the water.


Twice a week changes saved my tank ...

Hi Al, I appreciate your suggestion on experimenting with color LED lights. I've actually got Remote Satellite fixtures on my tanks, which allow me to adjust colors and dim or enhance them as needed. I can even make my discus appear darker if I want to. I'd love to know more about the specific RGB ...