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[Combo]

These 2 that i got didn't have any white spots on them just most in the tank did so i treated them and tank as if they did just to be sure i wasn't overlooking them and or if they had in their gills or inside their mouth or somewhere that i couldn't see it these 2 where the best looking 2 in that factor i just talked to the lfs and these are from the same batch so i guess the smaller one is stunned somewhat said that one is a jewel tiger the other is cobalt i'm trying to find out who they came from so i can have direct contact with the breeder of these fish to find true history of them

[bluelagoon]

Thanks i didn't know if the iodine in it would be ok

It's not iodine in table salt,it is iodide which is safe to consume.So,table salt can be used.

[Johney Blaze]

Whenever fish get stressed they eventually get sick from a internal parasite. Metro is safe with fish. It's precautionary . Dosing metro when you see them not eat or poo strings is kinda being late to the game. Watch them closely and good luck. Most discus owners eventually dose mertro when they figure it out.

[Johney Blaze]

Little secret....LFS dose their fish food with metro all the time...but they never tell you they do that. They tell you they are healthy , so you buy the discus. Thats why discus need more metro than what's recommended. They know that...that's why metro is 15 bucks in their stores. I know a high quality store that does this. Was told by one of there workers. He wasn't really supposed to reveal that.

[Johney Blaze]

The immune system starts to crash below 85 .....I luv it when discus recover !!

[Second Hand Pat]

The immune system starts to crash below 85 .....I luv it when discus recover !!

This is not true Johney
Pat

[fljones3]

Little secret....LFS dose their fish food with metro all the time...but they never tell you they do that. They tell you they are healthy , so you buy the discus. Thats why discus need more metro than what's recommended. They know that...that's why metro is 15 bucks in their stores. I know a high quality store that does this. Was told by one of there workers. He wasn't really supposed to reveal that.

Probably too general a statement. Just because one worker mentioned this doesn't make it true for all LFS.

[Johney Blaze]

I'm sure you can get away with 84 , maybe 82 .....they thrive in warmer temps and fight of diseases with their elevated immune system

[Johney Blaze]

He said they want to keep them healthy and avoid a break out...he said they do this with all the fishes in the store. I was stunned, never knew that about the best store in town...place is known for high quality "healthy" fish. Not all stores do this , but I wouldn't be surprised...

[Second Hand Pat]

I'm sure you can get away with 84 , maybe 82 .....they thrive in warmer temps and fight of diseases with their elevated immune system

Many folks get along just fine using 82. If you are having issues perhaps there is something else happening with your fish.
Pat

[Johney Blaze]

Many ....yes , but not all....all discus thrive at 84 to 86. Fact

[Johney Blaze]

I could see 82 if you have plants...for sure.

[Combo]

they are acting fine now swimming around and eating good. They are very skittish i guess they not use to the new home yet.

[Johney Blaze]

Good to hear Combo !!!

[Combo]

Thank for your tips Johney Blaze