disc fish turning black

[tonyg]

hi to every one, i brought a disc fish, took it home then out it into my tank. It has started to turn black, as i am new to this hobby, can anyone tell me if this fish has a disease or problem and how to fix it? cheres tony

[Hollowman]

Hi & welcome to the forum,

Ok, firstly, discus are a special fish, and require special care. We as discus keepers are seen as a bit fanatical, so bare with any comments made, and try to answer questions as fully as possible s owe can help you.

keeping discus is all about keeping water, get your water right and the discus will flourish.

Try to fill in this form the best you can, the red ones are the most important.

1. Water parameters
a) Temperature range.
b) pH.
c) GH.
d) KH
e)Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, levels.
f) Water change frequency

2. Tank set up
a) Size.
b) Substrate.
c) Filtration.
d) Furnishings.
e) Other tank mates.
f) How long has it been set-up?
g) When was the last new fish added?

3. Symptoms / Problem description
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4. Action taken (if any)
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5. Medications used (if any)
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