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Your water params look good, but how's the noise level? Loud sounds or vibrations can stress 'em out. Keep the tank in a quiet spot if possible.

One more thing, soup. Make sure your surface agitation is good. I run a small powerhead pointed at the surface to keep oxygen levels up. Co2 can lower oxygen, especially at night when plants aren't photosynthesizing. My discus are active and eating well, so it's working for me.

Co2 can be safe if you're careful. I've run it in my 120 gallon discus tank for years. Key is to keep the co2 levels stable, around 20-30 ppm. Use a drop checker to monitor. My setup has a planted tank with driftwood, and I do 50% water changes twice a week. Discus are sensitive to ph swings, so ...

rambler wrote: ↑Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:22 am Check the expiration date on the pellets. Old food can lose its appeal. Also, make sure you're not overfeeding, uneaten food messes with water quality.

Good point. And if you're using flakes, switch to pellets. Flakes dissolve too fast and can foul the water.

Bettas can be picky eaters. Try frozen bloodworms or brine shrimp. Also, make sure the pellets are small enough for his mouth. What brand are you using?

I genuinely like the look of this tank, and I'd be hesitant to remove the foreground plant just yet. The subtle colour accents it provides are a nice touch. Adding one or two more similar accents could enhance the overall appearance, but I wouldn't overdo it. The current setup has a very natural ...

Re: Need to know the Discus Strain Name

In my honest opinion, we could label them as pigeon blood, peppered pigeon blood, or non pigeon blood with a blue base. Or, if you'd like, we could go with something a bit more personable - like Pete, Susie, Sandra, and Sam, or even Blake. On a more serious ...

I've been away from the hobby for a while, but I'm getting back into it with my nephew. My last tank was an old 60-gallon I picked up at a garage sale back in the 80s - it had a slate bottom and was drilled for a drain at the bottom for water changes. I kept it until around 1991 and then gave it ...

Re: MALE or FEMALE

I agree with Blossp's point. Sexing discus can be quite tricky and almost impossible without a clear sign like eggs. Anything else is just a guess.

Fluxx, I was just wondering, do you think the colour of your moss is lighter than usual? Also, oldwhitwood, your tank looks nice, would love to see some more pics.