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Re: discus hiding in tank plants
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 12:07 pm
by tyrny
Mine hid when the cat stared at 'em all day. Maybe check for outside stressors? Reflections, loud noises, kids tapping the glass—all that jazz.
Re: discus hiding in tank plants
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 1:25 pm
by jingleTingle
oldRash wrote: ↑Thu Aug 14, 2025 10:19 am
Could be the filter media. Did you rinse it in tap water? Chlorine's a killer. Always use dechlorinated water for rinsing. Also, how's the oxygen level? Low O2 makes 'em lethargic.
Good point. Joshito, you got an air stone or surface agitation? If not, grab one. Cheap fix for O2 issues.
Re: discus hiding in tank plants
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 2:57 pm
by Kairos
Mine perked up after I added blackwater extract. Tannins calm 'em down. You could toss in some almond leaves if you're into the natural look.
Re: discus hiding in tank plants
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 3:39 pm
by sillyboy
My discus hid for a week once. Turned out the heater was flickering on/off. Maybe check your gear's working right?
Re: discus hiding in tank plants
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 3:53 pm
by wilde
How many discus you got? Could be a shoaling thing. Less than six and they might feel exposed. More buddies = more confidence.
Re: discus hiding in tank plants
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 5:45 pm
by Gnatto
Mine did this after a water change. Temp matched but maybe the new water was harder? You test GH/KH?