discus hiding under driftwood

[Nimbus]

My Discus have been hiding under the driftwood all day. They usually swim around more, but today they're just staying put. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, nitrate at 10 ppm. Tank is 75 gallons, temp at 84°F, and I've got a Fluval FX4 running. Anyone else seen this behavior?

[jiffix]

Yo, sounds sketchy. Check if the driftwood's got sharp edges or somethin'. Maybe they're just chillin', but if they're actin' weird, could be stress. What's the lighting like? Too bright might freak 'em out.

[maverick]

I've seen this before. Could be a dominance thing if you've got multiple Discus. How many are in there? Also, when was the last water change? Sometimes they just need a fresh environment to perk up.

[Bamda]

Mine did that when I first added driftwood. Took 'em a few days to adjust. If everything else checks out, maybe give it time. What's your feeding routine like? Hungry fish might hide less.

[Nimbus]

Yo, sounds sketchy. Check if the driftwood's got sharp edges or somethin'. Maybe they're just chillin', but if they're actin' weird, could be stress. What's the lighting like? Too bright might freak 'em out.

Thanks, I'll check the wood. Lighting's on a timer, 8 hours a day, but I'll dim it a bit to see if that helps.

[pacer]

Mine hide when the tank's too crowded. You got other fish in there? Could be they're feelin' cramped. Also, what's the substrate? Sand's better for 'em, less stress on their bellies.

[mander]

I agree with Bamda. Sometimes it's just new tank decor. How long's the driftwood been in? If it's recent, they might need time. Also, what's your water change schedule? Regular changes can help reduce stress.

[Boldy]

Mine did this when I switched to a new filter. The flow was too strong, freaked 'em out. Maybe check if the FX4's flow is too much? Discus like it calm, ya know?

[Limey]

Could be a pH swing. What's your pH at? Discus are sensitive to sudden changes. Also, any new tankmates? Sometimes new fish can throw off the vibe.

[lyaka]

This is common with new environments. Ensure the water's stable, temp's consistent, and there's no aggressive tankmates. How old are your Discus? Younger ones might hide more until they're comfortable.