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Crushed flakes might not cut it. Try live baby brine shrimp or microworms. My fry blew up once I switched. Also, keep the lights dim—they stress easy.


Absolutely. Live food's a game-changer. I hatch my own brine shrimp in a 2-liter bottle. Cheap and easy. Raven, you got a breeder box? Might ...

Soft water's good for them. Just watch the pH swings with daily changes. I buffer mine with crushed coral in the filter. Also, if you're using tap water, let it sit for a day to off-gas chlorine. Fry are super sensitive.

That's a bummer. Sponge filters can be tricky with fry. What's the pore size on your sponge? If it's too coarse, they'll get sucked in. I use a fine-pore sponge in my 30-gallon breeder tank, keep the flow low, and feed them baby brine shrimp 3 times a day. Also, check for any sharp edges on the ...

Live brine shrimp can be a great treat for them! I've been feeding mine live brine shrimp once a week for about six months now. They go nuts for it. Just make sure you're getting them from a clean source. My tank's a 55-gallon with a canister filter, and I've noticed no issues with water quality. Do ...

My discus tank has been cloudy for weeks now. I do weekly 50% water changes, use a Fluval 407 canister filter, and keep the temp at 84°F. Tank is 75 gallons with 6 discus, some cardinal tetras, and a few corydoras. Substrate is sand, and I have some driftwood and Amazon swords. Parameters are 0 ...

Wild discus are stunning, but they're definitely more sensitive. I've kept both, and the wild ones need pristine water. My setup's similar to yours, 80 gallon, soft water, and I do 60% changes twice a week. They're picky eaters too, took mine a month to accept pellets. If you're up for the challenge ...