can discus handle high nitrates?

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jellybelly
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Re: can discus handle high nitrates?

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Consistency beats perfection. My tank fluctuates between 20–30 ppm due to work schedule, but the Discus are thriving. Key is avoiding ammonia/nitrite spikes. I use Seachem Prime and a drip system for top-offs.
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Cody
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Re: can discus handle high nitrates?

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Hawk wrote: ↑Mon May 05, 2025 2:37 pm Sketchy to push past 30 ppm, imo. My dude's tank hit 50 once, and they got real lethargic. Backed it down to 20 with more plants, and they perked up. Java fern FTW.
Same here! Added a bunch of anubias and cranked the bubbles. Nitrates dropped, and the fish are way more active. Also, cut feeding to twice daily—helped a ton.
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goldey
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Re: can discus handle high nitrates?

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Thanks for the input, everyone. Gonna try adding more plants and bumping water changes to twice weekly. Appreciate the tips!
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