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by Marksfish
Tue May 27, 2025 3:40 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Why discus eggs turn white?
Replies: 7
Views: 105

Re: Why discus eggs turn white?

Thanks, all. Gonna crank up water changes and try methylene blue next spawn. Lights are already low, but I'll cut 'em more. Appreciate the tips!
by Marksfish
Tue May 27, 2025 9:39 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Why discus eggs turn white?
Replies: 7
Views: 105

Why discus eggs turn white?

Noticed my discus laid eggs yesterday, but today they're all white. Tank's a 75g, temp at 84F, pH 6.5, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Parents are healthy, been feeding beef heart and bloodworms. What's the deal?
by Marksfish
Mon May 05, 2025 4:13 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: can discus handle high nitrates?
Replies: 12
Views: 237

Re: can discus handle high nitrates?


Nitrate tolerance depends on age. Juveniles need under 20 ppm for proper development. Adults can handle 30–40 ppm if other params are pristine. Test your tap—sometimes the source is the culprit. My tap's at 10 ppm, so I'm fighting an uphill battle with water changes alone.


Spot on. Also ...
by Marksfish
Thu Apr 17, 2025 5:37 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: best food for vibrant discus colors
Replies: 11
Views: 1487

Re: best food for vibrant discus colors

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll try the beef heart mix and see how it goes. Appreciate the help!
by Marksfish
Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:44 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: best food for vibrant discus colors
Replies: 11
Views: 1487

best food for vibrant discus colors

I've been feeding my Discus a mix of flakes and frozen bloodworms, but their colors aren't as vibrant as I'd like. What's the best food to really make them pop? My tank is 75 gallons, with a sand substrate and driftwood. I do 30% water changes weekly, and the temp stays at 84°F. They're about 4 ...
by Marksfish
Thu Sep 12, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Discus Trace
Replies: 12
Views: 23561

Re: Discus Trace

Re: Discus Trace

I use Discus Trace. Figured it'd be a good idea since I'm on RO water. Helps replace those important trace minerals, in my opinion.
by Marksfish
Mon Jul 01, 2024 2:37 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Awesome Tank
Replies: 6
Views: 1825

Re: Awesome Tank

Re: Awesome Tank
Lovely setup Ed, really impressive.
by Marksfish
Sat Apr 27, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: poret foam
Replies: 14
Views: 3546

Re: poret foam

Re: poret foam

I've had a stroke and my mind isn't working too well lately. I did check the site but got overwhelmed - there are just too many options for 30 foam sheets. I've got a 150-gallon planted tank with two filters, so any advice would be a huge help.
by Marksfish
Sat Apr 27, 2024 8:28 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: poret foam
Replies: 14
Views: 3546

poret foam

Where do you guys source 30 foam sheets from, Ed
by Marksfish
Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: Exotic-discus.com
Replies: 13
Views: 3500

Re: Exotic-discus.com

Re: Exotic-discus.com
Thanks Ed