Discus

[Yvonne465]

Are there any knowledgeable Discus people out there?

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

Fairly knowledgeable. What's up?...... Oh, Hi by the way

 

[Yvonne465]

Hi. Thanks for responding. I have kept discus for 17 years. I currently have a 90 gallon tank which had 8 discus, 14 cardinal tetras, 25 rummynose tetras and 4 dwarf puffers (they are so tiny but use them for snail control). The temp is at 86 degrees, ph is 6.8, hardness is average city water (not hard or soft), moderately planted and includes driftwood, I clean it once every week (50% water change), 2 Eheim filters that together are rated for 120 gallons, 13 watt UV sterilizer. Now to the issue. I noticed 2 of my discus have become very thin. So, I moved them into my 20 gallon hospital tank and treated with Praziquantel, 2 times 10 days apart. To no avail. Then I treated with Metronidazole for 10 days. Waited a month to see if they would gain weight but, again, to no avail. Now I have started them on Kanamycin. They are eating very well and their fins are erect and look good. I'm at a total loss. Got any ideas?

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

Perfect information and you are certainly no novice with regard to their care. As you know they commonly carry internal parasites that will prohibit weight gain.

How did you administer the Metronidazole? Also what are you feeding them?