Eagle92546

Thanks for the update. That is exactly what happened to me. I may have over fed them, but I believe I was careful with that (I believe). The appearance of the black beard algae should have been a red flag for me. Going to do another water change right now as I still have some ammonia (0.25) still being detected. Thanks again for your input. Ron

Nitrates were zero. I tested again today. Plastic plants removed. This is what is left.

Thanks. Everything seems normal and healthy, but then all heck broke loose. Down to four Discus, out of 9 and the ones left don't look so great. I just don't know what happened. I thought I was doing everything right. Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.

Nothing foreign, except some driftwood that I have used before. I did have some plastic plants that were just covering in the black beard algae. I removed those and spayed them with hydrogen peroxide and have not returned them to the tank. My nitrates (as I remember) when I tested yesterday in the middle of the crisis I just tested again and my nitrites are 0 ppm, however, ammonia shows 0.25

The current pH is 6.7 and the TDS is 294

After yesterday's water change (40%) my pH is 6.7 and the TDH is 294 Current temperature is 79% The heater has to catch up.

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Yes. A couple of medium amazon swords and a dozen crypts

TRADER FEEDBACK 0 0 0 TOTAL RATING 0% Members 0 2 posts Posted just now I set up this 90 gallon tank about 3-4 months ago. I took GCory's lead and progressed slowly. Established an undergravel filter, added cryptocene plants (dozen or so), a couple of amazon swords, etc. NO fish yet! Added some biological filtration via a "seasoned" sponge filter. I let the tank "mature" for a couple of months, finally adding some white skirt tetras (5) and did nothing for another couple of weeks. More white skirts. More patience. Two weeks later I added two 3" discus and let them enjoy their new environment. Meanwhile, I was monitoring water parameters, etc...All good. I couple of small water changes (10-15 gallons) All is well. Couple of weeks later, two more Discus. Slow and steady. I even measured out the flake food (1/4 teaspoon) so I would not be overfeeding them. Two weeks later, Cory catfish, about 6 or so, followed by 6 more two weeks later. All is well. Waited two weeks before I added my Blue Diamond (5") Discus and kept a close eye on everything. Water was clear, fish were thriving and besides a couple of 25% water changes it looks a though my "display tank" was becoming a reality. Now in the fourth month, tragedy struck this week. The discus were huddled at the top of the aquarium, but not grasping for air. Just huddled together. Next day, a dead white skirt, then another that evening... I did a 35-40% water change with some fish "improvement" but the white skirt deaths continued, then the catfish, one by one. Another water change (35-40%). Some General Cure meds. Now, a dead discus (3" ones) then another, White skirts all gone. No more catfish. Three more 3" discus. Just the 5" and a couple of 3" discus are left. I expect a total collapse by the weekend. WHAT HAPPENED????? I am at a loss. Blue Diamonds look as though their skin is falling off, except there is no ammonia indicated nor a pH crash. All test "normal". I have had these Discus for over two years, raising them from a quarter size only to kill them in my 90 gallon "dream tank" As a footnote, considering with this tragedy, I had a outbreak of black hair algae. Any thoughts will greatly appreciated.

I set up this 90 gallon tank about 3-4 months ago. I took GCory's lead and progressed slowly. Established an undergravel filter, added cryptocene plants (dozen or so), a couple of amazon swords, etc. NO fish yet! Added some biological filtration via a "seasoned" sponge filter. I let the tank "mature" for a couple of months, finally adding some white skirt tetras (5) and did nothing for another couple of weeks. More white skirts. More patience. Two weeks later I added two 3" discus and let them enjoy their new environment. Meanwhile, I was monitoring water parameters, etc...All good. I couple of small water changes (10-15 gallons) All is well. Couple of weeks later, two more Discus. Slow and steady. I even measured out the flake food (1/4 teaspoon) so I would not be overfeeding them. Two weeks later, Cory catfish, about 6 or so, followed by 6 more two weeks later. All is well. Waited two weeks before I added my Blue Diamond (5") Discus and kept a close eye on everything. Water was clear, fish were thriving and besides a couple of 25% water changes it looks a though my "display tank" was becoming a reality. Now in the fourth month, tragedy struck this week. The discus were huddled at the top of the aquarium, but not grasping for air. Just huddled together. Next day, a dead white skirt, then another that evening... I did a 35-40% water change with some fish "improvement" but the white skirt deaths continued, then the catfish, one by one. Another water change (35-40%). Some General Cure meds. Now, a dead discus (3" ones) then another, White skirts all gone. No more catfish. Three more 3" discus. Just the 5" and a couple of 3" discus are left. I expect a total collapse by the weekend. WHAT HAPPENED????? I am at a loss. Blue Diamonds look as though their skin is falling off, except there is no ammonia indicated nor a pH crash. All test "normal". I have had these Discus for over two years, raising them from a quarter size only to kill them in my 90 gallon "dream tank" As a footnote, considering with this tragedy, I had a outbreak of black hair algae. Any thoughts will greatly appreciated.

My 20 gallon high tank just exploded with these white “worms” after removing my blue discus (who refused to spawn even though they had before) and replaced them with breeding blue angels. Help!!! What are they? The angels are curious, but not interested in eating them. Any suggestions?