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Sounds like a solid plan. Just remember, stability's key with Discus. They're not fans of sudden changes. What's your stocking plan? Overcrowding can mess with your params too.


Yep, and don't forget to quarantine new fish. Last thing you need is introducing disease while you're dialing in the ...

That's pretty hard water for Discus. I'd recommend mixing with RO water to lower GH and KH. Start with a 50/50 mix and test. Also, driftwood helps lower pH naturally over time. What's your filtration setup? A good canister filter will help maintain stability.


Agreed on the RO mix. Just don't ...

That's awesome info, thanks for sharing. I gave Alpha, my little betta buddy, a teeny piece of mango and he went crazy for it. Found it in like 2 minutes, gobbled it up in a flash, and I'm pretty sure he did a happy dance after.