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- Sun Jun 01, 2025 6:42 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: why discus nip at plants?
- Replies: 9
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Re: why discus nip at plants?
Could be a dietary thing. Mine did that when I wasn't giving enough greens. Try adding some spirulina flakes or blanched spinach to their diet. Also, check if the plants are soft enough—some discus prefer tender leaves.
- Sat Apr 19, 2025 4:37 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Discus fin rot or something else?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 734
Re: Discus fin rot or something else?
If it is nipping, you might need to rearrange the tank. Breaking up sight lines can cut down on aggression. Worked for my tank when the Rams got too feisty.
- Fri Apr 18, 2025 7:30 pm
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Discus fin rot or something else?
- Replies: 19
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Re: Discus fin rot or something else?
I've had similar issues before. Check for any aggressive behavior from the Rams. They can get territorial, especially during breeding. My money's on nipping, not fin rot.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:44 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Need help with My discus disease?
- Replies: 5
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Re: Need help with My discus disease?
Re: Need help with My discus disease?
I just tested my water, pH is 7.0 and temperature is 27C. I change the water twice a month, on the 1st and 15th normally. My tank is 100cmx50cmx40cm, with 5 discus, and this is the smallest one. I've had this discus for 3 months now, and it hasn't grown at all ...
I just tested my water, pH is 7.0 and temperature is 27C. I change the water twice a month, on the 1st and 15th normally. My tank is 100cmx50cmx40cm, with 5 discus, and this is the smallest one. I've had this discus for 3 months now, and it hasn't grown at all ...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:22 am
- Forum: Discus
- Topic: Need help with My discus disease?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1424
Need help with My discus disease?
Hi, my discus has been acting stiff for 5 days now, it just started a few days back. The other 4 bigger ones were fine until now. I've tried antibiotic and anti-parasite meds in the water, but nothing seems to be working.
I've been searching everywhere online, no luck so far. The discus is still ...
I've been searching everywhere online, no luck so far. The discus is still ...