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    I agree, he didn't want to freeze him. Besides...

    I agree, he didn't want to freeze him. Besides nothing about this discus' behavior indicated that he was sick, he ate, swam, and pooped normally (not white and stringy). both before and after the...
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    Will aquarium salt work?

    Will aquarium salt work?
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    Is my fishy constipated??

    I swear, it's always something. I've been observing this discus for a couple of days and I noticed he's looking a little fat, like he swallowed a marble or something. He's not behving ill,...
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    That's right, I'm Los Angeles. The funny thing...

    That's right, I'm Los Angeles. The funny thing is that because I really only read this forum I thought I needed a prescription too, so I was surprised when the guy with the fish store down the...
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    Blue Diamond / White eyes?

    :?:
    This past weekend I posted that I thought a BD I got was sick and posted grainy pics

    http://www.discusforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21959

    I've since had him on Metronidazole; and his...
  6. Thread: Parasite?

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    I'm in Los Angeles, I went out and got...

    I'm in Los Angeles, I went out and got Metronidazole. If that doesn't work we have something called Prazipro but here but I went with Metro instead. Thanks for the replies!
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    His head doesn't look sunken in to me, but i...

    His head doesn't look sunken in to me, but i agree with the worming.....So now the question...How do I worm discus?
  8. Thread: Parasite?

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    Parasite?

    So after my hubby ignored a "cease and desist" on discus purchases. He ended up with a 5 heavily peppered PBs (although I think it's because they were kept with a lot of darkish coral, wtf?) and a...
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    Christ I know what you mean! We tried to breed a...

    Christ I know what you mean! We tried to breed a couple of years ago and nothing ever happened, we didn't think it would this time either so, this being the first time we've ever witnessed...
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    Oh! :D Thank you Kari....Sorry guys I'm way...

    Oh! :D Thank you Kari....Sorry guys I'm way across the Pacific Ocean, never heard that word before that's actually a great idea, but for some reason I keep worrying more about the other fish not so...
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    Thank you Illusn....but I dont' even own a sponge...

    Thank you Illusn....but I dont' even own a sponge filter let alone a seasoned one. I'm going to by one on my way home.

    I was definately going to use old water and start water changes once they...
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    I need advice QUICKLY!

    Okay....so it's not health related per se...BUT it is urgent!

    2 weeks ago I bought 4 discus....this past weekend 2 paired off and last night they decided to spawn on a sword leaf…all the eggs were...
  13. Just pretty much did, but I always dip new cotton...

    Just pretty much did, but I always dip new cotton in dirty water, and I guess the carbon is just habit, I vacuum every day and change about 15 gallons a week since I my filter is kind of an...
  14. Did I F Up? Nitrate spike and slime, please advice.

    Hi again from California!

    In a nutshell, I originally had 2 adults PJ and DB (names) about 6" each. 10 days ago I bought 2 juvies and this past weekend I brought 4 more, they're no bigger than 2"...
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    I'll give it a shot, but I'll post in the photos...

    I'll give it a shot, but I'll post in the photos page.
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    Sorry it took me so long to come back!

    Hello everyone


    I'm Jo, I posted about a month ago in the Emergency Room ("Ammonia crisis) I got a couple of great replies so thank you very much to all those who answered!

    As I mentioned...
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    I blasted the air pump so PJ's gasping a less...

    I blasted the air pump so PJ's gasping a less now, although one of her cheeks looks sunken in (think she' sulking at me?).

    I only gave the canister a quick rinse under the faucet to remove...
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    Thanks for advise, the temperature was a lot...

    Thanks for advise, the temperature was a lot cooler in the bucket than they're used to but I had to choose the lesser of two evils.

    Update:

    I changed 100% of water, washed the canister, filled...
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    AMMONIA CRISIS - Please advise

    I'll summarize.

    I have 3 (well 2 now) discus (4" and 6") in a 50 gallon tank. On Monday I noticed they stopped eating. Water was fine(PH 6.8 ammonia at 0 and temp 82 degrees). I try to keep the...
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