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Re: Discus tank plant care basics
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 11:07 pm
by gleek2
sillyboy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 23, 2025 10:18 pm
My plants were dying till I switched to LED lights. Now they're all good. Maybe your light's too weak or too strong? Also, try adding some floating plants to shade the Discus a bit.
Floating plants like frogbit are clutch for Discus tanks. They diffuse light and suck up excess nutrients. Just don't let them cover the whole surface.
Re: Discus tank plant care basics
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2025 12:25 am
by Guard
Keep an eye on nitrates. Discus are picky, and high nitrates will wreck your plants and fish. Aim for under 10ppm. If your tap water has nitrates, consider RO with remineralizer.
Re: Discus tank plant care basics
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2025 12:38 am
by StarD
I've had the best luck with crypts and anubias in my Discus setup. They don't need much light and handle the heat fine. Just avoid stem plants unless you're running CO2.
Re: Discus tank plant care basics
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2025 12:54 am
by paddlepop
My tank's got sand substrate and the plants are doing alright. Maybe switch to sand if the Eco-Complete ain't cutting it. Also, add some driftwood for tannins, Discus love that.
Re: Discus tank plant care basics
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:30 am
by joshito
Yo, my Discus tank's got mad plants and they're all good. Just gotta keep the water clean and the light right. Don't overthink it, bro.