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by tyrny
Sat Apr 26, 2025 9:16 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: why is discus color fading fast?
Replies: 6
Views: 46

Re: why is discus color fading fast?

Thanks for the tips, gonna try dimming the lights and upping the water changes. Appreciate it!
by tyrny
Sat Apr 26, 2025 5:20 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: why is discus color fading fast?
Replies: 6
Views: 46

Re: why is discus color fading fast?


That's sketchy. How old are they? Juveniles can fade if they're stressed or not getting enough protein. What's your water change routine like? I had a similar issue when I was slacking on changes, even with good params. Also, any new tankmates or changes to the lighting?


They're about 8 months ...
by tyrny
Sat Apr 26, 2025 2:24 am
Forum: Discus
Topic: why is discus color fading fast?
Replies: 6
Views: 46

why is discus color fading fast?

My Discus have been losing color real quick over the past week. Tank's a 75 gallon with sand substrate, driftwood, and some Amazon swords. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, nitrate around 10 ppm. Temp's steady at 84°F with an Eheim heater. Feeding them frozen bloodworms and beef heart mix ...