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Agreed on quarantine. Also, avoid anything that nips, like Serpae Tetras. They might seem fine at first, but they can get sketchy. Stick to the chill ones like Corydoras for the bottom. My Sterbai Corys are great with the Discus.

Rummy Nose Tetras are another solid pick. They're peaceful and school tightly, which adds movement without stress. My 75-gallon has a canister filter, and the Rummies don't mind the flow. Just keep the temp steady—they like it warm like Discus.

Y'all are overcomplicating it. Get a sponge filter for $15, toss in some live plants like Amazon swords, and call it a day. My Discus breed in that setup, no fancy gear. Just keep the water clean and feed them all well. Oh, and skip the bloodworms, they're like candy—fun but not a meal.


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That filter's decent for a 55, but you'll wanna crank up water changes to 50% twice a week. Discus are messy, and cheaping out on filtration means more manual work. Grab a Python water changer, saves time. Also, skip the flakes, go for homemade beef heart mix. Cheaper long-term and way better for ...