Why discus fry look deformed?

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foxcape
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Re: Why discus fry look deformed?

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rustier wrote: ↑Sat Jul 26, 2025 8:25 am Might be the water hardness too. Discus fry are super sensitive to that. What's your GH and KH? I keep mine at 3 dGH and 2 dKH, seems to work.
Yep, hardness is key. Also, what's your pH? Fry do better in acidic water, like 6.0 to 6.5.
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rustier
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Re: Why discus fry look deformed?

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pH is 6.2 here. Fry are thriving. If yours is higher, consider adding some peat or almond leaves to soften it up.
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kadyash
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Re: Why discus fry look deformed?

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Almond leaves are clutch. They'll tint the water, but the fry love it. Also, keep the tank dimly lit. Bright lights stress them out.
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Re: Why discus fry look deformed?

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Consistency is everything. If your water params fluctuate, even slightly, it'll mess with the fry's development. Stick to a strict routine for the first few months.
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