Discus Rubbing Add Salt?

[birdyman23]

I noticed one of my Discus rubbed a few times on a plant but otherwise looks fine. No redness, using both gills, eating well, moving well and no labored or sped up breathing compared to other fish. I did have another fish (a week ago) that I eventually culled that came up with an gill infection or flukes but was removed immediately after I noticed his rubbing and red gills I culled him for other reasons though. I planned on doing a good water change tomorrow and thought about raising the temp to 86 and adding some aquarium salt.

Any more suggestions? I don't want to move him to quarantine tank if not neccessary and will be leaving town in a few days for the weekend.

55 gallon community. 4 Discus, 9 cardinals, 4 rams and 3 cories
temp: 84
Water Change: 50% water changes twice a week
PH: 7.6
Ammonia: unknown

[TURQ64]

Raise the temp, skip the salt for now,increase the amt. of water changed and the frequency, and watch for more fish flashing..Sounding like flukes to me....Gary

[PAR23]

I would check your ammonia and nitrites first.

How long has the tank been running? Any new fish/plants added recently?

[birdyman23]

I would check your ammonia and nitrites first.

How long has the tank been running? Any new fish/plants added recently?

Tank running for about a month had a previously used sponge in filter also. My discus have been in for 8 days.

[PAR23]

Tank running for about a month had a previously used sponge in filter also. My discus have been in for 8 days.

Yeah, definitely check your water parameters first as it may be the culprit for the flashing.

[birdyman23]

Well, after watching him last night for about 20 minutesa and again this morning 30 minutes he has not rubbed on anything and is eating very well. I thing it will be the Alpha of my group. I will just keep a close ey on him the next few days.

[birdyman23]

Well, after watching him last night for about 20 minutesa and again this morning 30 minutes he has not rubbed on anything and is eating very well. I think it will be the Alpha of my group. I will just keep a close ey on him the next few days.

[judy]

*ahem.* did you check your water parameters?? Y9our ammonia should NEVER be "unknown." Never, ever.

[birdyman23]

Ammonia, Nitrates and Nitrites are 0.