Who Gives A Fish Forums

Also, consider adding an air stone temporarily. Even if it's not the root cause, extra O2 won't hurt.

Noticed my discus breathing heavy today, gills moving fast. Tank is 75 gallons, temp at 84F, pH 6.8, ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate around 10ppm. They're about 6 months old, fed beef heart mix twice daily. No new tankmates, just a pair of Rams. Filter is a Fluval 407, weekly 50% water changes. Any ...

Rummy Nose Tetras! Their red heads and silver bodies are fire, plus they school tight. Mine share a 120-gallon with Discus, temp at 86°F. They're hardy if you acclimate slow. Also, German Blue Rams if you want bottom dwellers with color.

Agree with MarketStar. Also, what's your feeding routine? Overfeeding = more waste. I cut back to 4 pellets twice a day, fixed my guy's energy levels.

What's your weekly routine for keeping a Discus tank clean? I've got a 75-gallon with 6 adults, sand substrate, and a Fluval FX6. Been doing 50% water changes twice a week but they still seem stressed. Temp's at 84°F, pH 6.8. Maybe I'm missing something?


Yo, your setup sounds solid, but stress ...

Re: discus from Liz

That's fantastic news, Jay. We're really looking forward to seeing some photos of them. Daily water changes and a balanced diet will definitely help them grow and thrive.