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Yep, patience is free. If it's not shedding or turning brown, it'll likely bounce back. Keep us posted.

I've kept Sarcophyton for years with just a basic T5 setup. They don't need crazy light, but consistency matters. Stick to a 10-hour photoperiod. If your nitrates are at 5, that's fine, but watch phosphates. A $10 phosphate remover pouch lasts months.

Distilled's unnecessary unless your tap's garbage. Test your KH and GH—Discus like soft water, but they adapt. My tap's 8dGH, 4dKH, and I buffer with peat in the canister. 60g, AquaClear 110, weekly 35% changes. Zero issues for 3 years.

hanksid wrote: ↑Sun May 18, 2025 10:38 pm My Discus were acting weird too, turns out the flow was too strong. I just stuck a piece of filter sponge over the output, and it worked like a charm. Cheap fix!

That's a solid hack. I'd also recommend checking your filter media, clogged sponges can mess with flow.

How often are you doing water changes? I found that smaller, daily changes (10-15%) helped mine settle faster. Big changes can stress 'em out, especially if the new water's not matched perfectly.

Glad to help. Another thing, if you're using tap water, let it sit for 24 hours before adding to the tank. Chlorine is a silent killer for fry.

You're on the right track with the water changes and feeding. What's your water hardness? Discus fry thrive in soft water, around 50-100 ppm. Also, try adding some Indian almond leaves to mimic their natural habitat. It's a game changer for stress levels.

Just set up my 75g and got an FX6. Figured it could handle the bioload on its own, but thinking of adding a second filter for extra peace of mind. Polar Aurora filter is what I'm considering - any thoughts on it?