Discus Fish Keeping Secrets Nobody Tells You!

[@KaveManAquatics]

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[@BigRon215]

Kev my wife hate to hear your videos come on!! Cause she knows I’m about to spending and upgrading my tanks! She don’t know jack! I love these videos, helps build my confidence!💯💯💯🤟🏾

[@KaveManAquatics]

BBAHAHAHA 🤣🤣 Tell her I said Sorry, Not Sorry

[@Sergiomartinez-lh7xi]

Hahah not sorry

[@rahimkhakee7750]

Discus fish absolutely stunning! They are among the most beautiful freshwater fish in our hobby! I think more people will be inclined to keep discus fish, with more great facts and tips that will inspire others to do the same! Great video, Kev

[@KaveManAquatics]

I agree my bro! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@Julez352]

November will make two years that I’ve been in the hobby. I had no clue what all was involved in keeping my fish happy and healthy. It was so overwhelming until I found your videos. You have taught me so much over the last two years in a no nonsense straight to the point fashion and I cannot thank you enough Kev!! Thanks for making this hobby less stressful for me!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

The pleasure is all mine Julez! Glad to hear I've been able to help your hobby better, and thank you for all the help and support you provide to the channel and brand! Couldn't have done it without you guys! 😁

[@jamescobb7378]

As a Discus Keeper myself. I agree with everything you said when it comes to 4"+ fish in a HUGE aquarium. They are mature, much hardier, and more tolerant of conditions(less water changes). But most folks aren't ready to shell out that kind of cash for a group of high quality 4" Discus. 2" Discus with the same regimen are going to give you a hard time. They need frequent, large water changes and frequent feedings for them to turn out nice! It's no getting around that. I was cheap and started with smaller fish. Absolutely the biggest time commitment to the hobby by far! But it was a labor of love and they turned out great! I also realize why 4"+ fish cost so much! LOL

[@KaveManAquatics]

My guys didn’t start at 4” either 😁

[@johnnyjaaav]

Loved this video, i used to keep discus for years when i was a teenager. Trying to get back into them once my life settles down a bit.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@ReinhardvonHolst]

Brilliant stuff. Peace from the UK.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@diversify210]

Kev you are the reason I got into keeping cichlids period. Now Cichlids are all I keep. My main tank is a my 135 Gallon Peacock and Hap tank and I also raise African cichlids in a 75 gallon tank. Ive been keep Discus for a number of years now an I actually find them easier to keep than Peacocks and Haps. I feed my Discus 3 times a day 5 days out of the week and on weekends I only feed them twice a day. Like you I don't do anything to my water parameters other than raise the temp. My tap water comes out at a nice 7ph and all of my discus are farm raised and I know for a fact they were raised in neutral water. I do use Purigen, but I always use purigen. Purigen to me is the best thing since sliced bread for fish keepers. Use it in all of my tanks and even put some in the Canister filter of my sisters turtle tank at her house and she was blown away at how clear the water was staying. The discus are easier to keep than peacocks and haps because I dont have to mess with their water perameters. My African tank I have to raise the ph. I do about 65% water change once a week for my discus, while I do a 50 percent water change twice a week for my overstocked discus tank. I can add new discus to the tank with out worrying about the other fish trying to murder it. With the peacock and hap tank, Im stressed out and have to watch the tank like a hawk if Im not adding 3 to 5 fish at a time. I was told how difficult keeping discus are, but luckily I am that guy that tends to gravitate to things that people say are hard or cant be done. Surprisingly enough I found that keeping discus at least in my opinion is a bit easier than keeping peacocks and haps.

[@xKarma93]

Wow best advice I’ve had on discus and funny enough it’s the shortest too that’s crazy but thank you for the info, this is literally everything I needed to know!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to help! It's all about keeping it simple. 😁

[@keepamerica2astrong280]

Hey K Man ! I used to throw discus in high school never had as a pet 😂😂 Congrats on 200k my man !

[@KaveManAquatics]

LOL, Now those are tough Discus! 😂😂

[@roberttartaglia3212]

Spot on info.. I think it started when most discus were wild caught .. very different now They do need to be fed frequently as they will not thrive otherwise.

[@KaveManAquatics]

100% Agree! 😁

[@lorisheheen2198]

Thank you Kev for another great video! Your Discus are Beautiful! All of your tank's are Beautiful! Your knowledge and experience has been an inspiration for me! I look forward to continuing to learn and moving forward in this hobby! Your the best!!❤❤❤❣️

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you Lori! 😁😁 Glad I can help to expend the love of the hobby!

[@lorisheheen2198]

@@KaveManAquatics ❤️❤️❤️❣️

[@MickyTubbs1985]

Kev, you have said, and emphatically stated periodically, that this HOBBY is NOT for you, if you're "lazy, lackadaisical, and a procrastinator. And this is regardless of type of fish keeping you do." You have become a "Source" and is much appreciated for ALL THAT YOU DO!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you my brother! Always appreciate your feedback! 😁💪

[@PSKaqua]

Excellent video!!! And congratulations on 200,000 subscribers. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you very much!

[@KoI3rA]

Nice kev!! I see how you slipped that gem tang in the shot looks good bro keep going!!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

You saw that huh!!! 😁😁😁

[@KoI3rA]

@@KaveManAquatics Absolutely!!!! lol fire!!!

[@gringoloko32]

How many gallons is that? How many discus will u end up with in total? I have a 55 and have 10 and do mostly 2 water changes a week min once a week. How many do u think I can add with that schedule? Or should i stick to 10 ?​@KaveManAquatics

[@adamCrazyhernandez1981]

Ty so much ..u always encourage me to want to do more. ..im goin to do discuss tank soon ..budge fish keepin..lol..its comin tho..and i knw i can always ask u or go watch your viedos for help!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help get you there! I'm always around if you need help. Especially in the members community! 😁 Check it out - kzbin.infojoin

[@jessecloete2388]

hey man, I just wanted to say a huge thanks! I discovered your channel just a couple days ago, but your Sea Chem recommendations have worked a charm! I struggled to find it in South Africa, but when i did it helped a ton in speeding up the cycling and keeping my fish alive. Yes, i know you shouldn't add fish to a brand new tank, but these have helped greatly. Your channel is so vast and I love that you get to the point! Do you have any videos for freshwater community recommendations? If so can you point me in their direction? If not, would you be able to make one? I am still struggling to grasp the concept of top, middle and low fish

[@sappyfoot]

this is the only aquarium channel you’ll need to find out everything you need to know

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! 😁💪

[@darryguy5708]

Thank you so much for introducing me to the prime method! My 2 Hujeta Gar and 2 Nothern Largemouth Bass are thriving in their acrylic permahome! The method works! And I have you to thank for it! 3 Weeks and counting and I cant get them fed enough! Thank you so much!

[@KaveManAquatics]

You are very welcome! Keep up the great work, brother! 😁💪

[@RogueAquariums]

Kevin, your discus/arrowana looks amazing. It just goes to show to the people that are mis informed that the proper feeding and maintenance goes a long ways to the survival of the animals.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Facts bro! I just wish more people were open to continuous learning. Thats what this hobby is all about 💪

[@RogueAquariums]

@ exactly. You keep on learning and share with others.

[@Tonycoins-t3k]

Wow wicked my boy 🔥 absolutely gorgeous thanks for the pro information ✌️

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@NotSure876]

Thanks for touching on the PH/captive bred thing. I live in the southwest where the water is very hard and I’ve kept CB SA cichlids such as geos without issues.

[@miraskidstime3984]

Nice video kev ! As a discus keeper, enjoyed your content 👍👍👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you liked it! 😁

[@Scott_AI5EF]

Thank you for this video!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! 😁

[@nicholasburt6679]

See I never had a problem with discus , keep filter clean ,and water changes once week ,but amazing tank dude

[@josephgadway8950]

Great video thank you. I have always wanted to keep discus.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My Pleasure, Glad you enjoyed it! 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@Shadow-wn5fw]

Great video as always.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you brother Shadow!!! Did you change your KZbin name?

[@stevevo552]

Great vid! Feeling better about my 2-week-old discus tank now. Quick Q though, is the heater really necessary? Can discus survive without it? Would love to hear your take! 👍🏼🐟

[@KaveManAquatics]

Discus require much higher temps than most tropical fish. I would have 2 heaters for redundancy, keep temp at 84-86

[@jackparkin1339]

Keeping any fish is "difficult" if you don't know anything about fish if we listen and learn then it's easy/easier great video kev

[@KaveManAquatics]

100% agreed! Glad you enjoyed it bro 💪

[@petroman-cg8tt]

Great video Marine, i use RO/DI Water for my Discus only because New Jersey water sucks we have high chloramines and nitrates, i like what you said everyones situation is different and i agree 100 percent. Again great video and Discus are not hard to keep, temp 86 degrees stable ph is a must and low nitrates. Joe H Navy Seabee

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro! Glad you enjoyed it and happy to hear that your Discus are doing well! 😁💪

[@mikeslife5941]

I actually just got into Gold Severums because of this channel awesome discus

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! 😁💪

[@SergioBernardoAlmi]

Great video as usual

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@marthalee7573]

Discus are not that delicate/hard, but they require more feeding, leading to more water changes. I 100% agree! The tank I just setup is 200ish with a continuous water change system. I still do water changes to clean the tank. I live in Colorado and the water is hard 350 and high PH 7.6 my fish are fine. I think consistent water parms are more important than chasing the perfect numbers. I change around 1% every hour. ( plus cleaning once a week ) I measure nitrate to adjust the water change rate. My last Discus tank I did 2 water changes a week which got a little burdensome. We moved, so this time I got access to a drain and water. I am very happy with the setup, now I just focus on cleaning and the fish.

[@KaveManAquatics]

I agree with you! It is more important to have consistent water parameters than chasing perfect numbers. That is a great setup you have!

[@rajadey4919]

Want to add one thing here...discus from reputable breeder's/farm like IP discus have very good genetics and bloodline which will ensure that your discus keeping journey is pleasant and enjoyable. One thing though...you'll have to look out ...during seasonal changes you'll have to take a little extra precautionary measures specially in the winter season.

[@omaraziz6946]

Bro so happy i found your video

[@KaveManAquatics]

Me too!! 😁😁

[@fd4340]

Wow, those discus are beautiful

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! 😁😁

[@FishShenanigans-0520]

Thank you for the content love the videos!! I just started my new KZbin channel!!

[@religionlol7323]

Nothing is too difficult when you have a personal Seachem team to set everything up.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sour much 🤣🤣🤣

[@religionlol7323]

@@KaveManAquatics So sour

[@awesomenesss]

Hello Kev! Hope you and your fish room are doing well. The only thing I see as a problem in your discus tank is the water flow created by the wavemaker and that is making the discus a LITTLE stressed. Again if we don't run the wavemaker its hard to keep the nooks & corners of the tank clean especially the one as large as yours.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My wavemakers run at 10% power all day except for 45 minutes at 80% power for waste removal. Flow is not a problem for them in this tank 😁

[@awesomenesss]

I had 12 discus in a 90 galon tank, medium in size. The problem was with the water, the TDS of my tap water is 900 😂 I was sourcing low TDS water from the market but slowly that started to become a pain and it started giving me stress than enjoying the hobby so have to let go the discus 😢.

[@simianlife5949]

I would love to keep discus someday and I ain't afraid of water changes and feeding is the best part of the hobby imho. So this video makes me feel a little better about that. One question: what about water temperature? They require warmer conditions, correct? How sensitive are they to lower tropical temperatures?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes they do, 84-86. Nothing difficult about that either, just adjust your heaters 😁

[@simianlife5949]

@@KaveManAquatics Thanks, Kev! Definitely not difficult but I was thinking in terms of appropriate tank mates as a consideration. But I'm a ways off from a discus tank right now, but seeing cool videos like yours are inspiring!

[@rahamimdavidov5439]

Great video ! Were are your aquarium and stands from ?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Aqueon and customaquariums.com

[@GabrielHernandez-if7yh]

I have been considering getting some discuss into my angelfish tank. What temperature do you keep the water for the discuss? I have it at 78 for my angelfish. Would that work for discuss?

[@KaveManAquatics]

It wouldnt. Discuss require 84-86 sometimes warmer. I keep my tank at 86

[@GabrielHernandez-if7yh]

@KaveManAquatics thank you.

[@andreacasoli3371]

If I may add something to the video myself: I've kept discus in the past and the first difficulty that comes to my mind is the act of choosing the fish because bad genetics and bad health conditions lead to illnesses more easily, choose only health fishes with a proper rate of growth (dwarfism is very common in this fish) you Kave have very very good looking fishes 😉

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Yes, even I have 1 or 2 I feel are stunted and are growing very slow, even though they eat like cows everyday just like the rest of them. 🤣

[@andreacasoli3371]

@@KaveManAquatics yeah but just like humans there are discus that grow more and grow less, i am a 170 cm person so i'm not a giant 😂

[@andreacasoli3371]

@@KaveManAquatics besides that could be a very interesting video to show people how to proper choose a discus

[@josephschembri]

Are discus temperature sensitive? I mean during water changes if the temperature flactuates a bit say 2 degrees will it harm them?

[@KaveManAquatics]

All fish are temp sensitive, but Discus like most fish, do fine with about 5 degrees plus or minus during water changes.

[@Luxuriouswhite]

Some experienced discus breeders would water change with cooler water to stimulate breeding. They never had any issues. Getting the tempature as close as possible is always the way to go IMO tho

[@josephschembri]

Thanks for your reply (both of you) because I do big water changes and the temperature varies a bit.

[@prcharles7]

It is easy for you because of the volume of water you have in your tank. That is for sure ……Sir. I agree with your opinion too.

[@NotSure876]

From my experience, chemipure blue is probably the best thing to add to your filter if you’re looking to strip the water

[@KaveManAquatics]

It’s great cause it combines carbon and Purigen. I’ve tested it and just Purigen and gotten same results.

[@mr.c7076]

Hey Kaveman. I have a question. I bought the Sicce 3500 wavemaker for my 75 gallon tank. Now I'm thinking I should've got me a more powerful one. What's your take on that? Is that good enough?

[@xAjido]

Hi there, I'm new to the channel and recently got into the hobby about a month ago. I heard you mention you live in New York, are you in the city by chance and if so what shops do you recommend for getting new fish, supplies etc? I'm in Queens and the reviews for local places are mixed.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Im out on the island so my local shops are away from Queens. The Aquarium Shop in Westbury and Tropical Showcase in Hicksville. But you can also order quality fish online from multiple great sources. I have them all in my shop. Find it here - Linkpop.com/KaveManAquatics I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MyRXOeOqhwzruSWFdhcaNh

[@xAjido]

@@KaveManAquatics Thank you!

[@sbishop102701]

GET IT!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

[@reefgaming3996]

I have 4discus in 55 gallon planted tank with 4 bettas 1 pipe fish 5 cardinal tetras 3 weeks no water change nitrate 20 to 30 ppm.

[@MrJohnblaine]

I'm a beginner in fish care. I got 4 discus, and their so easy. They are getting so big

[@KaveManAquatics]

Love it!!! 😁💪

[@CorbLowIII]

I got discus to give them a try only used tap water with seachem prime and stability was told I couldn’t have them in a community tank but they’re doing just fine

[@KaveManAquatics]

Im sure they are! 😁💪

[@Luxuriouswhite]

If you have heavily planted or hardscaped tank it can be a challenge with discus. Especially if you feed messy foods. The food gets caught under things and pollutes the water. Remember its not the water that makes the fish sick, its all the stuff that decays and pollutes the water that does

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yea, thats a double edged sword for sure! heavily planted will help keep nitrates low and water healthier, but at the same time your scenario can easily happen as well.

[@michaeljacobs1022]

@@KaveManAquatics Thats why when I set my first up...I will have plenty of houseplant roots hanging in water on back wall of tank..they help with nitrates right?

[@KaveManAquatics]

They sure do! Thats how I have my Pothos plant setup in my African and American tanks! Check it out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3WtZaWgftCXbpI

[@unclepappy3968]

How do you treat red spots on fish. Or skin infection

[@KnotV84]

Let's go

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁💪💪💪

[@flyworldaquatics]

Great video Kev I have 2 discus tanks I do 50 percent water change every other day on both tanks I feed 4-6 times a day I love my discus bro I want a 3rd tank but my wife won’t allow it 😂😂😂😂

[@KaveManAquatics]

I bet your guys are living their best life! 😁💪 Ask the wife for forgiveness, not permission 🤣🤣

[@flyworldaquatics]

@ yeah Kev they are happy and healthy bro

[@chefsteve8381]

What food are you using? thanks

[@KaveManAquatics]

Seachem NutriDiet Cichlid/Discus flakes and Fluval Bug Bites 😁💪

[@dhanasowndar]

Whats the size of the tank behind??

[@KaveManAquatics]

450G

[@robmelo7028]

Hey Kev, I've scrubed your video, but i cant find where you talk about what temp you keep your discus tank at.

[@KaveManAquatics]

84-86. I keep mine at 86 😁

[@robmelo7028]

Thank you, Sir!

[@trevorwaller7082]

Hey I noticed the tank on the right,are the plants in there lucky bamboo? If so I just bought 3 will they get that big?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Mine are not real bamboo 😁

[@melwingun]

Great vid! But what about temperature?

[@KaveManAquatics]

84-86 😁

[@melwingun]

Thank you

[@albertg968]

Lots of plants can help lower water changes

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes, thats true. Some fish keepers dont want plants and dont mind replacing mineral depleted poop water with fresh mineral rich water 😁

[@justinwithnell7755]

Please tell me what that geophaus Is in the tank. Currently got 2x red hump earth eaters which look the same but I doubt they will get that big. Love the vids you are my go too.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Hes a Geophagus Sveni! 😁

[@fd4340]

How do you ever go on vacation with all the maitenance and feedings?

[@KaveManAquatics]

I've never gone on vacation longer than 1 week in my entire life lol And 1 week without feeding or maintenance is fine 😁

[@kenji.23]

Thanks Kev love to get discus just the cost of each fish scares me 😂

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thats true, cant get around their cost. 🤣

[@dancaraya]

I agree with you on this video, Discus are not hard per say to keep. However, I would say that someone should be maybe more than a beginner in order to really be able to take care of discus. At least a year or two experience keeping regular fish (so you can get all your mistakes out of the way). Even regular fish do better with weekly larger water changes (20-30%). Especially since your average discus will likely cost $75-150 vs regular community fish which are cheap..better to figure more stuff out with community fish :) anyway ..just my opinion..great video though!

[@KaveManAquatics]

I agree, Anyone that already keeps fish and aquarium, that has a solid foundation of Knowledge would have no problems keeping Discus 😁

[@miahlansky5550]

I used hma filters cause in NYC water has high metal, kept at the same ph, but to grow out my juvenile discus I would put in 20 gallon and change water everyday that is what the breeders do then move them to bigger tank after and with sickness as long as u don't cross asian with German they probably no problems and they get bladder issuse

[@MichaelRobinson-vw4jg]

Where do you buy your discus?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Check out omdiscuscenter.com! Tell'm Kaveman sent you! 😁

[@naveedyousuf662]

Absolutely agree…

[@KaveManAquatics]

[@the_DOS]

Here is another one: Discus are very hardy fish, they can survive not eating for multiple weeks and when something is wrong, you can easily tell as they are either hiding in the corner or turning brown.

[@notjeff3466]

Unc you're about 6 months late with this video... I wanted to get Discus for my 55G when I first started it but now it is full with Angelfish UGH (I love them regardless) but great video! Maybe in the future I'll get em :D

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol sorry bro, my timing was off 🤣

[@sarbanprasad3520]

What your discus fish dewarming time gape

[@KaveManAquatics]

30 days witrh Seachem Cupramine

[@TwoDogsFighting]

When they DO get sick though, they usually need the good meds, metronidazole, Praziquantel. They can be pretty hard to come by in some countries. Here in the UK, they've even banned Methylene Blue because of idiots dying themselves blue with the stuff.

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol 🤦‍♂️I treat Discus with Copper. And Seachem Cupramine available by you?

[@TwoDogsFighting]

@@KaveManAquatics It's not great if I have to treat the whole tank. Cories and snails don't like it.

[@AE6YT-Glenn]

I'm never planning on having discus (again) due to water use restrictions here in California. I keep fish who need only a 10-20% weekly water change. I just cannot keep fish who use much more water than that. Take care.

[@KaveManAquatics]

I hear you...thats a different problem all together.

[@Celticslakershavechampionships]

How many discus would you recommend in a 75 gallon for a beginner?

[@KaveManAquatics]

No more than 7 😁

[@Celticslakershavechampionships]

@@KaveManAquatics Can they stay in there even when there fully grown?

[@MiamiObi]

I would love to keep discus but my tap water is super hard in San Antonio

[@KaveManAquatics]

Acid buffer bro, You can do it 😁💪

[@MiamiObi]

Thanks my G. I'll give it a shot 💪🏾​@@KaveManAquatics

[@diwakar4457]

Help me out kave as I have just done fishless new planted aquarium cycle with my drinking uv filter which is not ro just uv filter water which I use for drinking too but the filter also have additional active Cooper zinc ion candle which is add when filtering the water but don't know in what range it has Cooper and zinch it is written for human safe limits. As I am new in this hobby came to know that Cooper is not good for fish also so I am planning to add betta fish in next week and also Cooper testing is very expensive in India help me out in telling that water will be safe or not for fish. My water tds is 250 help me out or should i have to do again cycling with tap water

[@The1withlogic]

The only thing you have to do is keep your water clean and keep the water parameters consistent.

[@nandakumarsubash]

It's not the myth that keeps me away from Discuss. It's my wife who is frustrated with me having multiple tanks in my home 😂

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TryNaturalAquariam]

Its price how much they cost is keeping me away from keeping me discuss😂😂

[@DjPosey3]

😂😂

[@RaulsAquaticsandReptiles]

🔥🔥

[@scottgordin9709]

I'd like to keep Discus, I just can't justify spending around $80 a fish. And those are the locally tank raised, I can't imagine how expensive wild caught Discus are.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Depending on their size, yea 80-200...Wild caught, I dont even want to know 🤣

[@JoshuaCoetzersTech]

In Australia they range from 150 AUD to 750 AUD

[@rogerchien2329]

That's where ro comes in

[@michaelthompson5504]

What is that tank?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Freshwater Discus and Arowana

[@michaelthompson5504]

@KaveManAquatics I'm sorry that was a typo. What size is your tank?

[@RicksAquariumsuk]

100% true I've proved it as well that it's all fish poo as you said 😉

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol 🤣

[@carpet180]

👍🏻

[@fortunesfishing4766]

Keen as

[@KaveManAquatics]

??

[@K.ZTropicals]

You have forgotten about temperature it Requires 30 to 32 c

[@KaveManAquatics]

This isnt a video about water parameters.

[@K.ZTropicals]

@@KaveManAquatics You should talk about the water temperature because it is one of the basics of raising this type of fish and because most aquatic plants cannot adapt to this temperature.

[@KaveManAquatics]

I have many videos on Discus. Try searching for them.

[@DiscusNT]

I dunno bud. Your Discus are badly stunted for a reason. You refuse to see it.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Or maybe you refuse to acknowledge the growth rate of my Discus doesn't have to be like yours.

[@DiscusNT]

@@KaveManAquatics ALL Discus have 15 month to grow without ANY stunting periods, you have exceeded that with most of yours already and you have a Tank full of stunted fish, now you claiming success at the Discus game. You fish are stressed out and stunted. You kept most of them alive, but you failed at the Discus game period. 15 months, they spent more than half that time in cloudy water, it stunted them. You admit in other videos your water change cycle on that tank is every 2 to 3 weeks, just sad.... You keep a great African cichlid tank for sure 100% hands down bar none, but stop misleading people on your Discus failures.

[@JeiNelson]

@@DiscusNTdon’t bother brother he won’t listen, he’s sold out to a chemical sponsor. Real discus experts would never take advice from someone who deletes opinions he doesn’t agree with. I don’t think he realises how shady and fake the comment section looks with only love hearts everywhere lol but as soon as you question, you’re deleted. And he’s admitted that. Anyways for real discus advice see Alex Piwowarski, he would laugh at these coin sized discus. Can’t wait to see the Kaveman try a planted tank next. 😂

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

Mostly wrong and bad advice. In fact the Discus in your aquarium don't look well. One blue has an eye infection that probably kill him soon.the other blues look emaciated. None of those fish have a full belly i would bet haven't even been in there a year. Discus like reef tanks are far beyond the vast majority of home aquarium keepers. I posted that George Farmer that Discus are not community tank fish. He learned i was right. MD has had them die on him. Public aquaria have to restock them as money is no object for them-ha. Keeping and thriving are not the same thing.

[@KaveManAquatics]

They've been with me 3 years and haven't stopped growing. (Maybe not at the pace an expert like you says they should) Lost only 1 due to bloat. So....go fear monger somewhere else. On this channel I dont ride a high horse stoking fear into beginners that want try something people like you say they shouldn't. Sorry your participation trophy wont go far here.

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

@@KaveManAquatics Clickbait advice. Those fish haven't been there 3 years in that aquarium. You didn't even notice the sick fish we all see let alone treat it.

[@KaveManAquatics]

@ “We all”? You need some friends? Lol I’ve had these fish since before I had this tank!! God, if you’re gonna troll, DO YOUR HOMEWORK at least!

[@KaveManAquatics]

@ “The observer” that can’t even troll correctly 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

@@KaveManAquatics Troll? I've been at it 50 years. You are the one presenting blinded fish as an accomplishment. Right there in your vid. You should look at it.