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by Rider
Tue May 13, 2025 2:56 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: protein skimmer necessity for corals
Replies: 8
Views: 25

Re: protein skimmer necessity for corals

Skimmers are kinda overhyped unless you're pushing SPS heavy. I ran a 30-gallon without one for ages, just kept up with water changes and ran chemipure. My Zoas and Hammers did great. But if you're gonna add more fish or skip water changes, it's sketchy.
by Rider
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: White stuff on the head
Replies: 14
Views: 3130

Re: White stuff on the head

Re: White stuff on the head

I've been doing water changes of 10+ gallons, which works out to around 17% of the total water content in the tank excluding the sump. My tank's water content is 63 gallons, so that's the percentage I'm looking at. I've been doing these water changes either all in one go ...
by Rider
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: White stuff on the head
Replies: 14
Views: 3130

Re: White stuff on the head

Re: White stuff on the head

Today I performed a 30% water change, dosing a full dose of Metro, and added two tablespoons of salt - no other medications were used.
by Rider
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:12 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: White stuff on the head
Replies: 14
Views: 3130

Re: White stuff on the head

Re: White stuff on the head

DISEASE QUESTIONNAIRE

Problem

1. Please explain the problems with your fish. When did you notice the problems and did anything unusual happen that you think started them?

I've got a 5.5-inch discus with white stuff protruding from its head. This started after I added ...
by Rider
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: Discus
Topic: White stuff on the head
Replies: 14
Views: 3130

White stuff on the head

I'm having an issue with one of my discus - it's got white stuff coming out of its head. I do regular water changes and treat with Melafix, aquarium salt, and sometimes Seachem Paraguard.
I also add Seachem Equilibrium after water changes since I use RO water. The water's crystal clear, but this is ...
by Rider
Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:49 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: Looking for 5/6 Large discus
Replies: 0
Views: 830

Looking for 5/6 Large discus

Looking for a reputable breeder who can provide vibrant, healthy discus in various colors - think blue, green, red, turquoise, orange, and more. Plus, I'd appreciate advice on their favorite foods.