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I had the same issue last year. Turns out my heater was wonky, temp kept dipping to 80 at night. Got a new one and boom, growth spurt. Also, how's the lighting? Too much can stress 'em out. Mine chill better with dimmer lights, like 6 hours a day max.


For real, temp swings are brutal. OP, you ...

Yo, sounds like your setup's mostly solid, but 4 months is sketchy if they're still tiny. What's the water change routine? Gotta do 50% at least twice a week for juvies. Also, beef heart's good but maybe cut the flakes, they're kinda weak for growth. Try more live food like blackworms if you can ...

Wild discus are overrated unless you're a hardcore enthusiast. My 75 gallon's got a mix of both, and the captive bred ones are way more active. I use a sponge filter, keep the pH at 6.5, and feed a variety of frozen foods. The wild ones hide a lot, even after months of acclimation. Not worth the ...