discus tank ph crash recovery

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3monkeys
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Re: discus tank ph crash recovery

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Lionheart wrote: Sat May 03, 2025 8:44 pm Agree with the coral advice. Also, avoid overfeeding while they recover. Excess food can lower pH further.
Spot on. And if you're using peat or almond leaves, pull 'em out for now. They're great but not during a crash.
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Re: discus tank ph crash recovery

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How's the temp? Sometimes bumping it to 86°F helps 'em recover faster. Just don't go higher—Discus can't take it.
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Re: discus tank ph crash recovery

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guyah wrote: Sat May 03, 2025 11:43 pm How's the temp? Sometimes bumping it to 86°F helps 'em recover faster. Just don't go higher—Discus can't take it.
Yep, and add some salt if they're still stressed. 1 tbsp per 5 gallons for a few days. Works wonders.
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