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Discus.com feedback
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 9:50 am
by Fusion
Has anyone ordered from Discus.com recently? I got a pair of Blue Diamonds last week, but they're super skittish and not eating. Tank's a 55g, 84F, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Using Seachem Prime and feeding frozen bloodworms.
Re: Discus.com feedback
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 10:35 am
by kayson
Discus.com has a decent rep, but skittishness could be from shipping stress or tankmates. What's your setup like? Any aggressive fish in there? Also, try soaking the bloodworms in garlic guard, it's a game changer for picky eaters. How often are you doing water changes?
Re: Discus.com feedback
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 10:48 am
by Fusion
kayson wrote: ↑Sun Aug 03, 2025 10:35 am
Discus.com has a decent rep, but skittishness could be from shipping stress or tankmates. What's your setup like? Any aggressive fish in there? Also, try soaking the bloodworms in garlic guard, it's a game changer for picky eaters. How often are you doing water changes?
Thanks for the tips. Tankmates are just a school of Cardinals and some Corys. Water changes are 30% twice a week. I'll grab some garlic guard tomorrow.
Re: Discus.com feedback
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 11:34 am
by dawnride
Mine were like that too at first. Took about a week to settle in. Maybe just give them time? I've heard Discus.com fish are usually healthy.
Re: Discus.com feedback
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 12:21 pm
by muddywave
Yeah, Discus.com's stock is usually solid, but shipping's a rough ride for those guys. Try dimming the lights for a few days, might help 'em chill. Also, beef heart mix is worth a shot if they're ignoring bloodworms.
Re: Discus.com feedback
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 12:59 pm
by kayson
muddywave wrote: ↑Sun Aug 03, 2025 12:21 pm
Yeah, Discus.com's stock is usually solid, but shipping's a rough ride for those guys. Try dimming the lights for a few days, might help 'em chill. Also, beef heart mix is worth a shot if they're ignoring bloodworms.
Dimming lights is a good call. Also, check your TDS. Discus can be fussy if it's too high. What's your tap water like? Mine's super hard, so I cut it with RO.
Re: Discus.com feedback
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 1:54 pm
by Fusion
Tap's around 200 TDS. I've been using Prime straight, no RO. Maybe that's the issue. Gonna test it tomorrow and see.
Re: Discus.com feedback
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 2:52 pm
by kayson
200's on the high side for Discus. Try mixing in 25% RO and see if they perk up. Also, keep an eye on their poop. White stringy stuff could mean parasites, but if they're just stressed, it'll pass.
Re: Discus.com feedback
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 3:35 pm
by dawnride
Mine had white poop once. Turned out to be hexamita. Had to treat with Metroplex. Hope yours is just stress though.
Re: Discus.com feedback
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 4:07 pm
by muddywave
Discus.com does quarantine their fish, but parasites can still pop up. If the garlic and RO don't help in a few days, might be worth treating just in case. Better safe than sorry with these pricy guys.