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Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll test the auto feeder and do a big water change before I go. Appreciate the help!

I'm gonna be away for a week and need advice on keeping my 55-gallon planted tank stable. I've got a school of Tetras, a pair of Angelfish, and some Corydoras. Current setup is a Fluval 307 canister filter, CO2 injection, and LED lighting on a timer. What's the best way to handle feeding and ...

I've used both in different tanks. Gravel can trap debris, which messes with water quality if you're not careful. Sand is cleaner long-term, but you gotta stir it occasionally to prevent dead spots. My Discus are way more active on sand, fwiw.

Noticed my Discus swimming in circles today. Tank's a 75 gallon, temp at 84F, pH 6.8, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. They're about 4 inches, fed beef heart mix twice daily. Anyone seen this before?


Check your flow rate. High current from filters can mess with them. I run a Fluval FX4 on low ...

Fin damage can heal in about 2-4 weeks if water quality is pristine. Since your params are good, focus on daily 10% water changes to keep stress low. I'd also add some Indian Almond Leaves for their antibacterial properties. What's your current water change schedule?


Thanks! I'm doing 20% twice ...

My Discus have some fin damage, likely from a recent scuffle with tankmates. How long does it usually take for them to heal? Water params are stable, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate, pH 6.8, temp 84F. Tank is 75 gallons, sand substrate, lots of driftwood. They're eating well, mostly beef heart and ...

Yo, my crew chills at 50 ppm, no probs. But they're tank-raised beefheart junkies. If yours are wild, maybe cut it back. I run a sump, no plants, just driftwood. They dig it.


Wild Discus would stress at 50 ppm. Domestics are hardier, but long-term health risks include stunted growth. I'd aim ...

Thanks, all. Gonna test phosphates tonight and grab some Trochus snails tomorrow. Lights are dialed back to 60% intensity. Feedings are every day with LRS Reef Frenzy, so I'll cut to every other day. Appreciate the help!


Solid plan. Keep us posted. Oh, and if you're using frozen, rinse it in a ...

Had the same issue last month. Gonna sound weird, but try reducing your light intensity by 20% for a week. Also, grab a few Trochus snails, they're beasts for hair algae. What's your phosphate level? High PO4 feeds that stuff like crazy.

Looking for a US-based dealer for this product, it's huge in the UK apparently. Reduces nitrates and clarifies the water, sounds like a game-changer. Supposedly lasts for 12 months, which is pretty impressive.