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What does Discus trace do?
Discus Trace™ is a well rounded trace mineral supplement that does not contain sodium and is used to replenish trace and ultra trace minerals that are demonstrated to be necessary for fish health and growth.
Is discus trace good?
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well! Been using this product for about a month now, it appears to provide my discuses with added nutrients needed for proper growth. I only use it after water changes at least once a week. Satisfied with it so far.
Why do discus need so many water changes?
The amount of food you are giving to your fish is also very important. More food means more excess, more nitrates, and more ammonia. Frequent feedings correspond with frequent water changes. It’s simple as that.
What do discus fish like in their tank?
Discus prefer warm, soft, acidic water. pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0, with hardness between 1° and 4° dKH (18 to 70 ppm). Temperature should be kept between 82° and 86° F, although wild Heckel discus prefer water near 90° F. Use an Aqueon Aquarium Heater to maintain proper water temperature.
Do I need flourish trace?
A: Flourish Trace™ can be used daily. It is probably not necessary unless you have lush plant growth in your aquarium. If your aquarium is sparsely planted, using this product daily will be wasteful.
How do you use flourish seachem?
Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 250 L (60 US gallons) once or twice a week. For smaller doses, please note that each cap thread is approximately 1 mL. Refrigeration is recommended 3 months after opening.
What is seachem equilibrium?
Derived from: potassium sulfate, calcium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, ferric sulfate, manganese sulfate….Ingredients.
| Guaranteed Analysis Amounts per 1 g | |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 8.06\% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 2.41\% |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.11\% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.06\% |
How often do discus need water changes?
How Often Do You Need To Do Water Changes? Well you develop strategies to clean it effectively. One way is you don’t clean it all at once in one setting because as Gabe also mentioned, a 20\% water change once a week is sufficient.
What is the lifespan of a discus fish?
10 years
In home aquariums, discus live for an average of 10 years, but can live up to 15 years, and can grow up to 8 inches.
How do you make discus fish happy?
The easiest trick for keeping happy discus is to raise the water temperature. We highly recommend 85 to 86°F. The reason is because the discus farms we get them from usually keep their waters at these temperatures, and when we try to force them to cool down, it becomes a source of discomfort.
Can discus live without air pump?
The air pump maintains the oxygen concentration. This is a critical role which is necessary for Discus fish in the fish tank. If however your fish tank has regular water movement on its surface agitation when an air pump isn’t fitted then you can do without it.
What is difference between flourish and flourish trace?
Trace is basically watered down Flourish. Just stick with the regular Flourish. It doesn`t contain po4 so shouldn`t be given you higher readings.
What is discus trace™?
Discus Trace™ contains only those elements actually demonstrated* to be required by fish. Aquarium salt is often used to add salts back to aquarium water. Some fish will tolerate this therapeutic use of salt; however, some fish are less tolerant. Discus as a species will not tolerate this elevated level of sodium in the water.
What do discus fish need to live?
This means you’ll need a surface agitator, bubble wand, or sponge filter to provide discus with oxygen. Water parameters for discus fish are simple. They need clean water, well filtered. However, some believe that they must be kept in soft water or even RO (reverse osmosis) water to thrive.
Can you put salt in a discus aquarium?
Aquarium salt is often used to add salts back to aquarium water. Some fish will tolerate this therapeutic use of salt; however, some fish are less tolerant. Discus as a species will not tolerate this elevated level of sodium in the water. If you keep live plants in your discus aquarium, the plants will not tolerate this either.
What is the best temperature for a discus tank?
Based on our experiences, this care guide offers practical advice and useful tips for beginners starting their first discus tank. What Is the Ideal Temperature for Discus Fish? The easiest trick for keeping happy discus is to raise the water temperature. We highly recommend 85 to 86°F.