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by Lacey
Thu May 01, 2025 10:36 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: is my discus sick or just shy?
Replies: 9
Views: 14

Re: is my discus sick or just shy?

Thanks, all. They're about 3 inches, so prob juveniles. Feeding a mix of frozen bloodworms and Hikari pellets twice a day. pH is 6.8, pretty stable. Lights are on 8 hours, but I'll try dimming. Flow's medium, but I can adjust the spray bar. Gonna give it more time and watch for stress signs ...
by Lacey
Thu May 01, 2025 4:16 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: is my discus sick or just shy?
Replies: 9
Views: 14

is my discus sick or just shy?

My discus been hiding behind the plants since I got them last week. They eat fine but dart away when I come near. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, nitrate around 10ppm. Tank is 75 gallons, temp at 84F, sand substrate, driftwood, and some java fern. Filter's a Fluval 407, weekly 30% water ...
by Lacey
Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Need help with My discus disease?
Replies: 5
Views: 1354

Re: Need help with My discus disease?

Re: Need help with My discus disease?

I'm inclined to agree, the discus seems to be beyond recovery. To avoid this in the future, regular water changes are a must, unless you're running an advanced anoxic filtration system. Don't be discouraged though - these setbacks are an opportunity to learn ...