my stendker discus juvies are "sparring" with each other!

[hillbilly]

thks to you & hilly! I have removed my carbon (was still stuck on the old philosophy of my olden days).

but your suggestion on Purigen sounds great. may I ask a little more background? when to use, frequency & again how is it so beneficial, espec. for discus tanks? where is best place to buy online?

thk u both so much!

btw - I notice after after an 80% w/c they don't spar & there is less chasing each other. coincidence?

temps 85
pH 6.6 AM/NI = 0 NA = .25 API master kit

edit: also after 50% or more w/c have to continue to add purigen?

Clean water helps keep the stress level down, so I don't think it's coincidence. You can use Purgien 24/7 if you want. I've used it in the past, but it's not cost effective for me because I have so many tanks, and the fact that I'm too lazy to recharge it with bleach. Foster's & Smith, Petsolutions both have fairly decent prices on it. I always bought it in the one liter jar.

 

[sushiray]

discus still sparring but only at feeding time! it's one big free for all!