Discus turning dark & clamped fins

[Rhyscat1]

That’s come out the wrong way round, he’s vertical here

[Rhyscat1]

I cannot work him/her out. One min vertical and not much movement, the next swimming around and sort of shaking fins shaking in general and shivering. Also noticed being a bit aggressive yesterday to all fish except one. I initially thought maybe pairing or trying to. But today with the vertical stance not so sure. At this very moment very active and doing above again

[jeep]

Have you noticed any white stringy feces?

[Rhyscat1]

No all been normal poo

[slicksta]

When swimming vertical... Is it like a bob - weave motion like trying to swim down but cant

[Rhyscat1]

He doesn’t swim vertically, he swims normal, but he was sort of stationary when in that vertical position. Iv noticed he has sort of done what you mention, not a lot though.

[slicksta]

If it's not happening more consistently, then it's probably not a swim bladder issue.
Do you notice if it happens shortly after feeding.
I've seen it happen with frozen a freezedried foods.
I'm still thinking Brian's initial thoughts for getting nitrates down is the best place to start and then continue from there.

[Rhyscat1]

I’m actually not too sure in regards to doing it after feeding. He was just stationary vertical for quite a while. I have upped the temperature and also performed 30% water change. Will continue to monitor him and hopefully things improve. Thank you both for your time, help & advice. Really appreciate it boys. Il keep you updated

[Sturiosoma]

Check the ph of your water change source against your tank ph, and also nitrate, and what are you using to remove chlorimines.


Jeanne