discus hiding under driftwood

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maverick
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Re: discus hiding under driftwood

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Limey wrote: Fri Jun 27, 2025 4:24 pm Could be a pH swing. What's your pH at? Discus are sensitive to sudden changes. Also, any new tankmates? Sometimes new fish can throw off the vibe.
pH is steady at 6.8, no new fish. But I did add some plants last week. Could that be it?
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jiffix
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Re: discus hiding under driftwood

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Plants? Nah, unless you used some weird fertilizer. But if the plants are cool, they should be fine. Maybe just give 'em time. Discus can be drama queens sometimes.
Bamda
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Re: discus hiding under driftwood

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Yeah, plants shouldn't bother 'em. How's the feeding? If they're eating, they're probably okay. If not, might wanna check for parasites or something.
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Re: discus hiding under driftwood

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Mine hid when I overfed. Too much food can mess with the water quality. How much you feedin' 'em? Maybe cut it back a bit, see if that helps.
lyaka
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Re: discus hiding under driftwood

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If they're eating and params are good, it's likely just a phase. Keep an eye on 'em, but don't stress too much. Discus are resilient once they settle in.
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