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Panda Corys might not be flashy, but their black/white contrast is clean. I've got eight in my 75-gallon, sand bottom, and they're always busy. Plus, they're tough as nails.

yo, my discus freaked out till i added more plants. now they hide in the java fern and chill. maybe toss in some floaters too? they cut the light and give 'em cover.

Mine were like that too until I added more hiding spots. Maybe throw in some more plants or a bigger piece of driftwood? They chill out when they feel secure.

My discus fry aren't growing as fast as I expected. I've been feeding them baby brine shrimp twice a day, but they still look skinny. Tank is 40 gallons, temp at 86°F, with a sponge filter and bare bottom. Water changes are 50% daily. Any tricks to fatten them up?

Good call, raid. Also, add a second sponge filter for extra bio filtration. It'll help with the smaller tank. Keep an eye on ammonia, especially if you're feeding more. Discus are sensitive to spikes.

Yeah, raid, bump it to 85°F. Small tanks heat up fast, so watch for swings. I keep my 50 gallon at 84°F with a backup heater. Discus are picky about consistency. Also, try feeding more, like twice a day with variety. They'll grow better.