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I'd say cut it with RO if you can. My first batch croaked in hard water, second batch's doing great with 150 ppm. Tank's 55 gallons, driftwood, no plants. Filter's a cheapo HOB, but it works. Feed 'em tetra bits and frozen brine shrimp.

My Discus tank's a 55g with a cheapo HOB. Flow's low, but they still hide sometimes. Maybe my angelfish are bullying them? Got Java ferns and a basic LED light. Water's soft, pH 6.8. Should I upgrade the filter?

Re: Lone Adult Discus

Originally posted by Sailor

Definitely get some more Discus. If you can afford 5" size get at least three. I have a lone 5" discus right now in a 60 gallon. I bought four 3" r's and going to put them with him after quarantine. I feel bad that he is a loner right now.

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I've got a lone Red Eagle discus in my 75g, used to have a buddy but a heater malfunction did him in a couple months back. Luckily my Red Eagle made it through, but now he's hiding a bit more. I'm thinking of adding another discus or two, wondering if it'd make him happier or lead to fighting. He's ...