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pH scale is a log base 10 scale so 1 point is a 10^1 or 10 times, 2 points would be 10^2 or a 100x's and so on...

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My discus think red cherry shrimp are delicious

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He's not talking about the BGK but the banded knifefish. BGK are pretty placid fish, my 14" female lives happily with discus whereas I would not do so with a banded knifefish

That is seachem's instruction, they have explained why on many different occasions.

To the op, you can find anyone to tell you something is OK. Go read the beginner section at simplydiscus if you want brutal honesty. The truth is your setup is not ideal for discus unless you buy a mated pair. sent from my TI85 during chemistry class

Take the discus back, your tank is too small for discus and they need to be in groups of 5 at least.

I'd probably amputate just to be on the safe side. Go walking dead style with a hatchet.

White stringy poo is usually a sign of flagellates and metro is the recommended treatment. Buy 100g from kensfish. You can treat with prazi after in case there are tapes. sent from my TI85 during chemistry class

My bearded collie is a great mellow dog until it sees an uninflated balloon then she HAS to eat it. Many time I have chased my gd dog around the yard with a bright pink balloon hanging from her arse trying to get the rest of it out. The dog thinks the balloon is chasing her so that adds to the...

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Yes they need emersed sent from my TI85 during chemistry class

Should have put an ounce of effort into researching first and saved yourself some anxiety. You've made just about every discus noob mistake in the book. Go over to simplydiscus' beginners section and do some reading. Start with the stickies. sent from my TI85 during chemistry class

Very nice! much less drama in this thread huh?

That's pretty common with anubias. It won't fully bloom submerged though.

Look for one like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Feit-Electric-42-Watt-200W-Daylight-Twist-CFL-Light-Bulb-ESL40TN-D/203252142?N=1z0xeuiZ1z0wpul#.Ucwtr_lOSSo

Next time you are at the hardware store look for a ~6500k daylight compact fluorescent.

Opening the blind may cause algae problems? If not yes sunlight is best. Is it just a regular fluorescent fixture with no reflector? The light needs to be down close to the plant. If no reflector you can but a reflector to install in the fixture or just go ghetto and use aluminum foil. Get...

That's a good plan. Also make sure you get your discus from a good source. A LFS can ruin good fish easily, even stendkers. Have you been over on BIDKA to see where the best sources are where you live? Start off simple, clean the tank out and bleach it then cycle a new sponge filter or two...