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Could be constipation or internal parasites. Have you noticed any white stringy poop? That's usually a sign of parasites. If not, maybe try fasting them for a day or two and see if the bloating goes down.


Good point. Also, check if the belly feels squishy or firm. Firm could mean eggs, squishy ...

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll test alk, calcium, and Mg tonight. No new fish or inverts, but I did add a small powerhead last week. Maybe that's too much flow. I'll dial it back and see.


Good call on the flow. Zoas like gentle, random movement. If they're getting blasted directly, they ...

Could be a few things. First, check your alkalinity and calcium levels. Zoas are pretty chill but they don't like swings. Also, any new fish or inverts added recently? Sometimes a crab or shrimp can bug them. What's your temp and salinity at?

What are your Alk, Calcium, and Mg levels - just wondering if that might be affecting the frogspawn.

Hi fellow Simply Discus members, just wondering if any importers have plans to bring in Piwowarski Red Turquoise or Cobalt Discus anytime soon. Been years since I last saw them.