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- Wed Apr 23, 2025 6:53 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: discus gill flukes treatment options
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Re: discus gill flukes treatment options
If you're using Prazipro, remember it's light-sensitive. Dose after lights out or cover the tank for a few hours. I've found that reduces stress. Also, avoid carbon in your filter during treatment, it'll remove the meds.
- Wed Apr 23, 2025 1:21 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: discus gill flukes treatment options
- Replies: 9
- Views: 91
Re: discus gill flukes treatment options
Praziquantel-based treatments like Prazipro are effective, but you need to ensure proper oxygenation during treatment. Gill flukes can cause respiratory distress, so increase surface agitation. I've used API General Cure with success in my 120-gallon planted tank. Dose as directed, and follow up ...
- Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:51 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Beef Heart Mystery
- Replies: 11
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Re: Beef Heart Mystery
Re: Beef Heart Mystery
I'm curious, what's the go-to food for discus these days? Any particular brand that's popular?
I'm curious, what's the go-to food for discus these days? Any particular brand that's popular?
- Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:23 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Beef Heart Mystery
- Replies: 11
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Beef Heart Mystery
It's interesting to consider how beef heart became a staple in discus diets. Who actually figured out that discus are fond of beef heart?