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Yo, don't forget about weight! Some decor can topple if they swim near it. I anchor my wood with slate bases. Also, check for loose bits that could break off.

Yo, same boat here. How often do y'all test the water? I've been doing it weekly but my buddy says it's overkill. Also, what's the deal with salt? Heard mixed things.

Heaters on opposite sides, but make sure they're not too close to the glass. Had one crack once, sketchy vibe. You got any tankmates with your Discus?

Sounds like your water params are solid. Have you checked the male's behavior? Sometimes they need a bit more time to get comfortable. Also, try upping the water changes to 30% daily, it can trigger spawning. What's your lighting schedule like?


Thanks, I'll try the water changes. Lights are on ...

My discus pair have been hanging out in their corner for weeks but no spawning action. Tank's a 55 gal, temp at 84F, pH 6.5, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. They're about 2 years old, fed beef heart mix twice daily. Any ideas why they're not getting busy?

Yeah, man, take it slow with the Reds. They're worth the effort, though. My tank's got a mix of strains now, and the Reds are the stars. Just don't freak out if they hide for a few days after adding them. They'll come around.

Yo, I've got some Red Turquoise in my 55 gallon, and they're fire when they're happy. But man, they're picky. Gotta keep the water clean, or they'll look washed out. I run a sponge filter, bare bottom, and temp at 85°F. Feed 'em beef heart mix and frozen bloodworms. The Blue Diamonds are way more ...

Sometimes it's just a matter of time. Are they showing any signs of aggression or ignoring each other? My pair took almost a year to bond. Also, try upping the protein in their diet, like adding beef heart. It can help trigger breeding behavior.


Yep, beef heart is a game-changer. Mine went from ...

Stressed Discus can be tricky. Your params look solid, but how's the flow from your filter? Too much current can stress them out. Also, check if any tankmates are bullying them. I've got a Fluval FX4 on my 90 gallon but dialed it way down with a spray bar. They're chill now.


Yep, flow's a ...

The tank might be fine short-term, but if the neptunes, swordtails, and bristlenose breed, the babies will increase the bio-load. For now, keep a close eye on water quality, do regular water changes, and clean the gravel. When you get the bigger tank, or another one, you can move some fish into it.