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Thanks for the tips, everyone. Gonna grab some BioHome and Purigen this weekend. Appreciate the help!

What's the best filter media for a Discus tank? I've got a 75 gallon with 6 adults, sand substrate, and a Fluval FX6. Been using ceramic rings and sponge but wanna know if there's something better. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, nitrates around 10 ppm. Temp's at 84F, weekly 50% water ...

Aging water is clutch. I keep a 30 gallon brute can with a heater and air stone for my change water. Flow-wise, sponge filters are perfect, but if you've got a HOB, baffle it with some filter floss. Oh, and don't forget to check your beef heart mix. If it's too chunky, the tiny fry might not be ...

Yep, gotta agree with the daily changes. I do 80% daily in my fry tank, and they're growing like weeds. Also, what's your lighting schedule? Too much light can stress 'em out. I keep mine on for 6 hours max. And yeah, brine shrimp is a game changer. They're like candy for discus.

Yep, it's usually just them being drama queens. My crew flares like they're in a WWE match, especially after I rearrange the tank. As long as they're not gasping at the surface or hiding, it's probably normal. What's your feeding schedule like?

Tagword, you running any bio pellets or vodka dosing? Those can crash nitrates too fast. Lost a colony once from 15 ppm to 0 in a week. Not pretty.

My Acros thrive at 2-3 ppm, but it's a balancing act. If you're running carbon, check that too. Old media can leach junk back into the water. I swap mine every 3 weeks like clockwork.

Yo, SunKnot, how old is your discus? Juveniles can bloat easier than adults. If it's a young one, might just be a phase. Keep an eye on it, but don't stress too much yet.