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greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	what are discus sensitive too ex nitrates
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Well...I don't usually post here, but I have some small experience w/ discus from work. They are pretty sensitive too all water params that aren't "perfect." At work, we have all our discus in RO tanks to purify the water further. I think they prefer higher temperatures too. They are one of the most sensitive FW fish when it comes to water quality. Basically, if you want to keep them you need to be a stickler when it comes to maintance, etc. HTH -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	All fish are fairly sensitive to nirates, and discus especially. Most discus keepers d weekly if not bi weekly water changes to keep the WQ on good terms with the fish. IME with discus, they aren't THAT hard to keep, but do like fairly clean and clear water.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
trace-russ Big Fish Posts: 479 Kudos: 991 Votes: 10 Registered: 25-Sep-2003	Ferret has it in one word "PERFECT", Discus like the water to be clear and no nitrite or ammonia, phosphate and all the others. I do daily water changes of 30% I use tap water that has been run through carbon for the last 24 hours to take out any imperfections and this also gives the ph time to stablize. (this is for my breeders) Trace Last edited by trace-russ at 03-Nov-2004 15:17
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	Green Monkey, Trace emphasizes "PERFECT" water. The key for discus is clean water and stable water parameters. Rising nitrate levels are indicative of deteriorating water conditions. A good water change regime and proper stocking levels help to keep nitrates in check in the aquarium. __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18


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