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Thanks for all the suggestions! Gonna start with Anubias and Java Moss since they seem foolproof.

I'm setting up a low-tech tank and need some plant recommendations. What's your favorite easy-to-grow plant that doesn't need CO2 or fancy lights?

I've been using a Python too, but yeah, it's slow. My 50-gallon has sand and a few live plants. Discus seem okay, but I'm gonna try a pump like Jazzman suggested. Gotta keep the temp steady, though.

I never thought about this before. Gonna start keeping my food in the fridge now. Thanks for the advice!

Bio balls are okay, but not great for Discus tanks. They need more surface area. Stick with Matrix or ceramic. Media order matters, yeah. Mechanical first (sponge/floss), then chemical (Purigen if you use it), then bio media. My 75 gallon's got sponges, Matrix, and a UV sterilizer. Nitrates stay ...

Yep, smooth stuff is key. My fish got scraped on a cheap ornament once. Now I only use sandblasted wood and rounded stones. Also, no sharp plastic plants!

My LFS swears by the Finnex Titanium for big tanks. Never used it myself, but their Discus are always vibrant. OP, how old are your fish? Juveniles need tighter temp control than adults.

Re: Discus for sale in Dallas, Fort Worth area?

Originally posted by abbeytone

Join the local aquarium society web page and ask there.

I've had no luck finding one though - is there a list somewhere on this forum?

Posted in another section, didn't get a response, so I'm trying here too.
Looking for discus breeders or sellers in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.