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A skimmer's more about stability than necessity. If you're testing regularly and keeping nutrients in check, you can skip it. But if you're the type to forget water changes, better safe than sorry.

Bare bottom's efficient but stressful long-term. Discus need substrate to exhibit natural behaviors. I use a 1-inch layer of ADA Amazonia in my 100-gallon, paired with a canister filter and weekly 50% changes. pH stays at 6.8, and the Rams coexist peacefully.

Re: Daku Aquatics any thoughts

If Liz can't ship, I'd suggest reaching out to Brett onthetee. I visited him a couple of weeks ago - he's got great fish. Liz is the source, and they look fantastic. I've known Brett for years, he's a good guy, and I drive 4 hours to see him. He's in Virginia, and he ...