discus fry survival rate tips

[Craftsman]

My discus fry survival rate is pretty low, maybe 30%. I've got a 40 gallon tank, sponge filter, temp at 84F, doing 50% water changes daily. Feeding them baby brine shrimp 4 times a day. Any tips to bump those numbers up?

[Luxury]

You're on the right track with the water changes and feeding. What's your water hardness? Discus fry thrive in soft water, around 50-100 ppm. Also, try adding some Indian almond leaves to mimic their natural habitat. It's a game changer for stress levels.

[Blaze]

Dude, 30% ain't bad for starters. My first batch was like 10%, lol. Maybe cut the lights a bit? Fry are sketchy with too much brightness. And yeah, almond leaves are legit.

[raid]

Check your ammonia levels. Even slight spikes can wipe out fry. Also, make sure the sponge filter isn't too strong, they can't handle heavy flow.

[joshito]

Yo, try mixing in some microworms with the brine shrimp. Gives 'em variety and they go nuts for it. Also, keep the tank bare bottom, easier to clean and less chance of nasties building up.

[Craftsman]

You're on the right track with the water changes and feeding. What's your water hardness? Discus fry thrive in soft water, around 50-100 ppm. Also, try adding some Indian almond leaves to mimic their natural habitat. It's a game changer for stress levels.

Thanks, I'll test the hardness today. Forgot about the almond leaves, gonna grab some.

[Luxury]

Glad to help. Another thing, if you're using tap water, let it sit for 24 hours before adding to the tank. Chlorine is a silent killer for fry.

[Blaze]

Yo, try mixing in some microworms with the brine shrimp. Gives 'em variety and they go nuts for it. Also, keep the tank bare bottom, easier to clean and less chance of nasties building up.

Microworms are clutch, man. And yeah, bare bottom is the way to go. No debate.

[raid]

Also, keep an eye on the parents. Sometimes they'll eat the fry if they're stressed. Separate them if you notice any aggression.

[joshito]

True that. Parents can be sketchy. If you're gonna leave 'em in, make sure they're well fed. Hungry discus turn into jerks real quick.