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Yo, throw some oyster shells in a media bag. Cheap, easy, and they dissolve slow. My pH's been steady at 6.8 for months. 40-gallon breeder, canister filter, no driftwood.

Yo, try some DIY ferts if you're feeling adventurous. I mix my own with potassium nitrate and stuff. Cheap and effective, but gotta be careful with dosing. You got a test kit?

Yo, my discus did this too when I had a sketchy heater. Temp swings freaked 'em out. Double-check your heater's working right, maybe grab a backup thermometer. Also, how old are they? Juveniles sometimes act weird just 'cause they're still figuring things out.

Yo, my crew chills at 50 ppm, no probs. But they're tank-raised beefheart junkies. If yours are wild, maybe cut it back. I run a sump, no plants, just driftwood. They dig it.

Yeah, quarantine is non-negotiable. Lost a whole tank once by skipping it. Also, what's your backup plan if the Discus doesn't vibe with the Angelfish? Got another tank or a friend who can take one?

Yep, gonna cut it straight, your Angelfish might mess with the Discus. They're chill but can get territorial. Tetras and Corys should be fine though. What's your feeding routine? Discus need multiple small meals, and the others might outcompete them.

Good call, Dapper. Slate's cool, but terracotta's got that natural vibe. My fish are still glued to their tile, but I might grab a pot just to mix it up. Tank's running smooth, 85°F, pH 6.5, with a sump and driftwood.

Yo, I used a slate tile leaned against the glass. Cheap as heck and my fish dig it. Tank's 50 gallons, with a sump, and I keep the temp at 85°F. pH is 6.4, and I do daily 10% changes. Works like a charm, no fuss.

I've been re-reading the instructions for MetroPlex and I'm realizing now that my dosage might be off. When mixing it into food, the water volume doesn't matter, right? It's just the amount of MetroPlex per scoop of food. According to the recipe, it's 1 scoop MetroPlex, 1 scoop Focus, and 1 tbsp of ...

Re: Deadbeat Dad

Originally posted by basis

So he makes no runs at all?

He doesn't make any runs that I've seen. When she's laying eggs, he moves away, but in between her runs, he'll come in close and tend to the eggs. It's a bit strange.

Originally posted by basis

Tube out?

I think it is ...