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Thanks for all the input, everyone. I think I'll start saving up and keep an eye out for used equipment. The stability and plant growth benefits sound too good to pass up.

I've been thinking about upgrading my 20-gallon tank to a 55-gallon, but I'm not sure if it's worth the cost. The filter, heater, and substrate alone would set me back a few hundred bucks. Has anyone made a similar jump and noticed a big difference in fish health or plant growth?

The snails might not be so bad. They help clean up algae and leftover food. Maybe just let them be for a bit?

I keep mine in the freezer too, in a ziploc bag. 55g tank, temp 85F, pH 6.8, with a canister filter and weekly 30% water changes. My discus get bloodworms once a week, and they love it. Tankmates are some cardinal tetras and a few Corydoras. Substrate's pool filter sand, with some driftwood and ...

I'm new to discus, but mine did this when the temp dropped accidentally. Heater working right? Maybe double-check with a separate thermometer.

Thanks for the input, everyone. Sounds like captive bred might be the way to go for me. I'll stick with my current setup and maybe try a few wild ones down the line if I feel like a challenge.

I've been thinking about getting some wild discus, but I'm not sure if they're worth the extra hassle compared to captive bred. Anyone have experience with both? My tank's a 75 gallon, planted with driftwood, and I do 50% water changes weekly. Parameters are stable, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate ...