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- Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:14 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: discus breeding tank ph stability
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17
Re: discus breeding tank ph stability
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.
- Tue Jun 10, 2025 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Plant supplement recommendations
- Replies: 11
- Views: 101
Re: Plant supplement recommendations
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?
- Thu Jun 05, 2025 12:20 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: why discus swim near surface?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 154
Re: why discus swim near surface?
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.
- Mon May 05, 2025 10:22 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: can discus handle high nitrates?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 274
Re: can discus handle high nitrates?
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.
- Wed Apr 30, 2025 5:25 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: keeping discus in a community tank
- Replies: 10
- Views: 256
Re: keeping discus in a community tank
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?
- Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:58 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: keeping discus in a community tank
- Replies: 10
- Views: 256
Re: keeping discus in a community tank
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.
- Sun Apr 27, 2025 6:44 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: discus spawning cone diy ideas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 275
Re: discus spawning cone diy ideas
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.
- Sat Apr 26, 2025 11:30 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: discus spawning cone diy ideas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 275
Re: discus spawning cone diy ideas
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.
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:16 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Frustrated, seeking advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1992
Re: Frustrated, seeking advice
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 ...
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:12 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Deadbeat Dad
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2327
Re: Deadbeat Dad
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 ...
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 ...