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Yes, it could be fatal because it causes severe intestinal disorders if untreated even though it progresses gradually in the fish. Some Hexamita strains are resistant to common medication like Metronidazole making it difficult to treat. The good news is there’s a cure for Hexamita (Read more).

• A hole on the head
• Discus body looks slimmer even though they’re eating.
• White stringy feces (white poop).
• Discus is alone near the tank ground.
• Abnormal swimming (if the brain is infected).
• Discus fins look torn.
• Discus can lose appetite.
• Stays closer to the aquarium heater source.
• Signs of dropsy (might be shown).

(along with the above symptoms) To learn how to treat Discus Hexamita (Read more)

[METHOD 1] - Using Metronidazole (Flagyl).

[METHOD 2] - Using eSHa Hexamita.

[METHOD 3] - Using API General Cure Powder.

[METHOD 4] - Mixing Hexamita With The Food.

[METHOD 5] - Alternative Medication.

Read more in deep details (step by step) how to use each method.

• Do not add a newly purchased Discus or fish to your home tank.
• Monitor your water parameters.
• Carry out a weekly 25 – 30% water change.
• Always have an air pump in your Discus aquarium.
• Avoid feeding your Discus frozen worms.
• Avoid feeding your Discus floating food.
• Maintain a clean filter every one month or month and a half.
• Do not wait until the symptoms increases.

Read more on how to treat and prevent Hexamita (step by step).

A Discus fish can adapt to last for a long duration without food. An older discus can last up to a month, while a Discus fish larger than 4 in (10cm) can survive up to two weeks without eating.

Read more on how to treat Discus who's not eating.

There are two main reasons behind Discus losing appetite which you need to observe your fish see those symptoms so you can treat your Discus accordingly:

• Normal Behavior.
• Sickness Symptoms.

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• Loss of appetite.
• White feces.
• Getting slimmer.
• White spot infection.
• Hole in the head.
• Bloating.
• Remaining in the tank corner.
• Skin sores.
• Fin rot.
• Twitching Swimming.

Read more in detail the symptoms and how to treat Discus that doesn't eat.

• Do not add a newly purchased Discus or fish to your home tank.
• Observe your water parameters.
• Change your water weekly 25 – 30%.
• Increase air bubbles in your Discus aquarium.
• Prevent feeding frozen worms to your Discus.
• Clean your filter.

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Discus bloat is when blockage of the intestine occurs by un-digested food consumed by the Discus fish presenting the passing out of waste from the Discus. This causes a bloated belly in other words the stomach is swollen.

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• Discus lose appetite.
• Swelling of the belly.
• Spitting the food that was eaten.

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There are two methods to treat Discus bloating:

1. In-Water Treatment
2. In-Food Treatment

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• Abstain feeding with the meal of the Discus because your Discus does not digest them easily.
• Feed Discus fish indigestible chitin from unpeeled shrimp, Mysis, insect larvae, and krill.
• Feed your Discus green vegetables, algae food like vegetable roughage.
• Avoid plastic worm cone to feed live or frozen worms your Discus.
• Avoid feeding frozen worms to your Discus.

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Dropsy disease in Discus fish is a condition caused by a bacterial infection having the symptoms of the abdomen swelling up due to the swelling of the internal organs and tissues of the Discus.

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• Swollen belly.
• Clamped fins.
• Bulgy Eyes.
• Red anus.
• Erratically swimming.
• Stringy poop.
• Loss of appetite.
• Body with ulcers on it.
• Discus Spine is curved.
• Pale Gills.
• Skin and fins redness.
• Staying at the tank bottom.
• Pine-Cone looking Standing Scales.

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• Poor nutrition.
• Spikes of nitrite.
• Aggressive tankmates.
• Poor water quality.
• Water temperature suddenly drops.
• Stress.

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Discus fish might die within 15 to 20 days from the Dropsy symptoms if no proper medication was used at the early stage of the disease.

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Dropsy is not a contagious disease, yet it is better to isolate the infected fish to a hospital tank to reduce the possibility of any worst-case scenario especially when you have a wrong diagnosis of dropsy while the fish is infected with something else.

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1. Quarantine The infected Discus.
2. Medicate with Epsom Salt.
3. Guage your water parameters.
4. Provide Anti-bacterial food to your Discus.
5. Feed the Discus for 10 days.
6. Treat With Maracyn Two.

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• Weekly water change of 25 to 30%.
• Maintain proper water quality
• Clean the filter regularly.
• Remove fish wastes from the tank bottom.
• Do not feed too much your discus.
• Keep a stress free Discus.
• Do not overcrowd your aquarium.
• Keep a clean tank.
• Use flake foods for one month.

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White slime stain is quite a well-known Discus infection caused be a fungus with the appearance of a stain on their skin that is cotton-like in nature. This sort of Fungus is majorly located in the aquarium, and it feeds on anything that is dead. The Discus seeks to use the production of mucus as a protective layer on their bodies, but the Discus could still get infected by the fungus if this layer is destroyed.

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• Previously sustained injuries, infections, or parasites.
• Physical damage to the slime coat caused by an injury.
• A low temperature of the aquarium.
• Leftover food present in the tanks.
• Cotton caused by the Fungus.
• A low level in the PH of the tank.

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[STEP1] – Treatment of cottony stains caused by fungus on the Discus Fish.

[STEP2] – Cleansing of the Fungus in the Aquarium of the Discus Fish.

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• A high-water temperature should be maintained.
• The newly acquired Discus fish should first be isolated before they are added to the already existing ones.
• UV sanitizers should be used on micro-organisms found in your aquarium.
• During feeding time, your Discus fish should be observed regularly
• Before you introduce any new ornament into your tank, they should be first be boiled.

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The balancing and stabilization of a Discus in water is a function of an organ, and the malfunction of it causes Swim Bladder Disorder. This is not a parasitic, fungal or infection at first, it is just a syndrome that is caused due to the presence of air accompanied by the food eaten by the Discus. There are certain methods by which it can be cured.

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Swim Bladder Disorder occurs majorly when your Discus takes in too much air while feeding, or when it is overfed. Also, when the water temperature is cool, the Discus metabolism reduces, and this can also be a cause of this disorder.

It is also important you be on a lookout for bacterial and parasite infections, which can also cause the swim bladder disorder. Although this rarely occurs, it can be a defect from birth, of which at the early growth stages, it begins to show the signs.

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The Dorsal part of a Discus fish which spans across its entire length houses the swim bladder. Close to the head, the anterior swim bladder is located, similarly, the posterior swim bladder is located close to the tail. A small duct connects both portions of the swim bladder, though their placement can be changed due to some causes.

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Overinflation and under inflation are the primary reason swim bladder disorder occurs. All these are possible due to excessive air intake, overfeeding, infections and cool temperatures, etc.

Positive buoyancy is the most common form of swim bladder disorder, it causes the Discus to swim vertically or float on the surface which in turn affects the posterior region of the Discus air bladder. On the other hand, Negative buoyancy disorder, causes the Discus to settle at the bottom of your aquarium, it is seen to be the opposite of the positive buoyancy disorder.

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• Discus floats upside-down to the surface.
• Discus sinks to the right to the bottom of the tank.
• Discus is swimming with its tail right above its head (note that this is a common character of the head standing species).
• The Discus stomach is swollen.
• Discus has lost its appetite.
• Discus swims on its side.

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• Good water quality should be maintained.
• Epsom salt should be added to your aquarium.
• Any affected Discus should be starved.
• The water temperature should be increased.
• The water level should be reduced, and the affected Discus should be fed with green peas.
• In a case whereby they are not eating, they should be hand-fed.
• A veterinary professional should be consulted in a cause that is caused by an infection, lest it would get worse.

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• Food should always be soaked before used for feeding.
• Your Discus shouldn’t be overfed.
• Ensure the Aquarium is kept clean.
• The temperature should be kept warm.
• You should reduce the water flow for tanks with a strong current.

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Loss of balance or an issue with buoyancy is the reason why your Discus fish is swimming with her face down. This implies that your Discus has lost the capability to properly swim. An abnormality such as swim bladder disorder, or stress can be the root cause of this particular issue.

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In your Discus, its swim bladder works by helping it maintain its stability and also control the way it floats in water. Its swim bladder gets filled with air when the fish inhales and this makes it swim upwards. This causes the Discus to be buoyant and makes it able to float towards the water surface.

Air gets released from its swim bladder when the Discus exhales and then, it swims downwards. To check for this process, you could look out for bubbles coming out of its mouth.

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By itself, this disorder is not contagious. Although, if the disorder is caused by an infection, then other Discus are at the risk of getting infected, thereby making it contagious due to their proximity. If other fish are left in the same tank and environment as the infected one, then they also can get infected.

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The following are steps for the treatment of Discus swimming face down:

1. Bloating or constipation treatment
2. Parasite or bacterial infection treatment
3. Nitrate poisoning treatment

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• The toolkit should always be kept around.
• Equilibrium first aid should always be kept around.
• Overfeeding of your Discus should be avoided.
• Avoid using a floating feed.
• Sinking feed should be used to feed your fish.
• It is recommended that you soak feed before using it.
• Water should be changed regularly.
• Large filters should be used.
• The water temperature should be regulated.
• Occasionally feed your Discus with High-fiber feeds.
• Completely melt frozen food before using to feed your Discus.
• Occasionally feed your Discus with bloodworms.

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Swim bladder disorder is the inability of a Discus to control the volume of air that goes in and comes out of its swim bladder and this could be one of the reasons why your fish is swimming head standing. The other reason could be that it is suffering from a condition known as nitrite poisoning.

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• Taking a slanted form while floating.
• Floating head standing.
• Diving becomes impossible for the Discus.
• The inability of the fish to get to the water surface.
• Enlarged stomach.
• Bent back.
• Decreased appetite

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• The Peas method.
• The Epsom salt method.

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• By regularly changing the water in the tank in order to prevent the Discus fish from having a disorder in its swim bladder.
• High water temperature should be maintained.
• Provide high-quality feed for Discus.
• Consultant a vet if you notice any sign of a disease.

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A condition that would make a Discus fish to rest on or lean towards a substance in the water because of a loss of balance is known as Nitrite poisoning. Also, if it breathes heavily, it could be a sign that it is suffering from this condition.

Read more in detail how to step by step treat Discus from nitrite poisoning.

• Breathing quickly.
• Fatigue.
• Struggling to take in air at the water surface.
• Being close to the filter outlet.

Read more in detail how to step by step treat Discus from nitrite poisoning.

1. By regularly changing the water.
2. Filters that have been cycled should be added.
3. A water conditioner should be added.

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• Overfeeding your Discus fish should be avoided.
• Trimming of plants leaves and removal of dead or decaying plants inside the tank.
• Tidying the filter.
• If the tank has a substrate, you could remove spoilt food, dying plants, and feces by using a gravel vac.
• Ensure that the tank is not too small for the amount of your Discus. You could buy a larger tank that would contain them or decrease their number.

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The cause of this disease is a small worm-like parasite, and it can be seen on the skin of your Discus with the aid of a microscope. Poor looking gills, difficulty in breathing and sticking out of Discus gills are obvious signs of this disease. Do not panic, as good aquarium practices can be used to take care of this issue.

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• Irregular breathing patterns.
• The appearance of tiny red spots or yellow dustings.
• Your Discus is frequently scratching against anything.
• The slime coat is altered.
• Fins are inflicted with sores.
• Poor appearance of Discus gills.
• Injury in Discus eyes.
• Loss of weight.
• Injury on Discus skin.

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When one of the gills of your Discus isn’t functioning properly due to gill inflammation, it leads to difficulty in breathing, and this can be seen from the water surface due to gasping of oxygen.

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• Eggs laid by flukes.
• Trematodes.
• Protozoa of the skin.
• The decay of water.

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• [METHOD1] – Treatment with Salt.
• [METHOD2] – Treatment with Wormer Plus.
• [METHOD3] – Treatment with Formalin.
• [METHOD4] – Treatment with Potassium Permanganate.

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• By the use of Wormer Plus.
• Infected fish should be quarantined.
• Overcrowding of Discus should be avoided.
• A separate set of tools should be used.

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Do not panic, as your Discus laying on the bottom of the tank, or leaning to one side is not always a sign of an infection or a disease. This could be caused by a High level of ammonia in your aquarium, stress, or a number of other reasons. This attitude may be displayed by your fish at dark corners in your aquarium.

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There are a number of reasons why your Discus may swim or lay on its side, these are:

1. It may be a normal reaction
2. It may a symptom of an issue not related to a disease
3. It may a symptom of an issue related to a disease

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• Always be mindful of the ammonia level in your tank.
• Maintaining a standard pH level in your tank is very vital.
• A significant high or low temperature in your tank can cause your Discus to a great amount of stress.
• High salinity in your aquarium should be avoided.
• Dechlorinated water should be used always.
• Your Discus should be well fed.

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A disease that is fatal, very contagious, viral, and slows down the immune system of fishes as well as makes them more open to secondary attacks is called discus plague or black disease is also known as death disease. Discus starts showing symptoms of this deadly disease 3-5 days after exposure to it. The mature Discus usually exhibits very severe symptoms and within the first few days of the disease, they die. It is possible to cure it in some cases but in others, it is quite difficult.

Read more in detail what are the causes of Discus plague disease and how to completely treat it step by step.

• Breathing intensely for up to 3 breathes per second.
• Over secretion of mucus.
• Growth of a slim coat.
• The water becomes muddy and has an awful odor.
• Being in a dark corner.
• When the fish swims up and down.
• When the Discus tilts towards one side.
• The Discus body becomes overall darkened.
• Loss of appetite and being reserved.
• The Discus fish shows indications of pressure.
• The peppering and black spots on the Discus fish increases.
• Serious fin rot.
• The Discus fish thrust and flutter, scraping itself again object in the tank.
• The Discus body muscle is clearly massive.
• Repressing immunity.

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Indeed, the Discus plague disease is very contagious. Once a fish gets infected with the black disease virus, it would appear healthy but may still retain the virus for up to 6 months and by this, it must be kept in a different tank from other Discus in order to prevent further spread of the disease.

The plague is still contagious even after the Discus has stopped showing signs of it.

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Due to the fact that the plague is a very contagious airborne viral disease that could be transferred to water, it can be passed from one tank to the other or from one fish to another.

Without even being in close proximity to an infected Discus or using the same equipment as them, fishes and even tanks in the same house or space would be at the risk of being exposed to this disease. This is because bacterial could enter into the fish due to the wounds caused to its skin by the parasite.

Read more in detail what are the causes of Discus plague disease and how to completely treat it step by step.

• [STEP1] – Seclusion of sick Discus fish.
• [STEP2] – Water temperature should be raised up.
• [STEP3] – Oxygen in the water should be increased.
• [STEP4] – Regularly change the water.
• [STEP5] – The aquarium filter should always be kept clean.
• [STEP6] – Check your water specifications.
• [STEP7] – Before treatment, take away nipping Discus fish.
• [STEP8] – Antibacterial treatment should be administered.
• [STEP9] – De-chlorinator should be used.
• [STEP10] – Antibiotic medicine should be applied.
• [STEP11] – The mucous production should be treated.
• [STEP12] – Oxidizing agents should be added to treatment.
• [STEP13] – Salt should be put into the aquarium.
• [STEP14] – Avoid overfeeding your Discus.
• [STEP15] – Search for medical assistance.

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A medical condition in which the fin of Discus appear to rot or degenerate and then gives off a black, brown, and even white color is called Discus fin rot disease. It is caused when the Discus contracts a bacterial or fungal infection.

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• The edges of the Discus tail or fin changes color to black or brown.
• Enlargement of the base of the Discus fin.
• The fin may start decaying.
• The appearance of white dots on the Discus fins.
• The edges of the Discus fins or tail begin to look worn-out
• There may be the development of holes in the fin.

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1. Filthy tank.
2. Contaminated water.
3. A low-quality diet.
4. Making contact with other Discus suffering from the condition.
5. Wounds caused by improper handling of Discus.
6. Wounds caused by fights with another Discus in the aquarium.
7. Fin rot could be complications from other diseases.

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The time taken for the Discus fin rot to heal will depend on how intense the disease is. If appropriately and promptly treated, the fish would get back its shredded tissue and grow back find within a time range of 4-5 days. This is possible if the fin rot disease only affects the edges of the Discus fine and tails.

However, if much damage has not yet been done to the Discus fine, with good treatment, it should be healthy in a few months.

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• [STEP1] – Empty the water in the tank.
• [STEP2] – Tidy the tank.
• [STEP3] – If there is any active filter carbon, put it away.
• [STEP4] – Test water specifications.
• [STEP5] – Put the fish into the tank.
• [STEP6] – Always make use of aquarium salt
• [STEP7] – Make use of malachite green treatment.
• [STEP8] – Apply methylene blue for treatment.
• [STEP9] – Administer antibiotics.
• [STEP10] – Use anti-fungus and fin rot medication for treatment.
• [STEP11] – Use an air pump or airstone.
• [STEP12] – Closely watch your Discus on a daily basis
• [STEP13] – Seek advice from a vet.

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No, the fin rot disease cannot be transferred from Discus to humans. There have not been any recorded cases of a human contracting the disease due to its contact with a fish suffering from it. However, it is advised that appropriate hygiene be observed such as washing hands with disinfectants after contact with the discus or any substance in the aquarium.

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The fin of the Discus fish would begin to grow back in a few weeks.

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Ichthyophthirius or ich is a condition that results in the appearance of white patches on the Discus body. It is predominant in freshwater. It affects the Discus in the tank when there is a parasite infestation.

The larger the number of these parasites, the larger their effect is on the fish. The parasite, known as Discus ich is restricted to a particular mode, in other words, it is impossible for it to survive without a Discus.

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• Presence of white spots on the skin, gills, or fins of Discus.
• Reduced eating.
• Flashing swimming.
• Reduced action.
• Swollenness and pale appearance of the gill.
• At the side of the Discus, they have open body ulcers.
• The appearance of white spots on the lip of the Discus.

Read more in detail how to completely cure the Discus white spots by following the step-by-step complete treatment guide.

1. [STEP 1] – Isolate the Discus that has been infected with the Ich.
2. [STEP 2] – Increase water temperature.
3. [STEP 3] – Use unionized salt.
4. [STEP 4] – Change the water in the tank daily.
5. [STEP 5] – Take away the carbon filter.
6. [STEP 6] – Apply treatment substances.
7. [STEP 7] – Regularly clear organic waste.
8. [STEP 8] – Ich-x should be added.
9. [STEP 9] – Find out the actual disease.

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These white spots occur when the ich parasite populate the body of the Discus. In the mature stage of their life cycle, their attack on the Discus fish is severe. After the attack, they get deeper into the skin of the Discus so that they live on its body.

Some of the major reasons why your tank will become suitable for the parasite to live and multiply in are; when the temperature of the water changes frequently, poor water conditions, and decayed food particles.

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The degree of Discus immunity would determine if it would be able to live with the ich parasite or not. Some Discus with a high level of immunity would be able to survive with the parasite and overtime, build resistance to it while others may die within the space of two days after being infected.

The Discus fish would be able to live up to 11months and more if it is able to resist the ich parasite. Its immunity against it becomes so high but that doesn't mean that your tank is free from the parasite.

Appropriate treatment would still have to be applied.

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The presence of white spots on the body of the Discus shows that it is already being attacked by the ich parasite. The fish could die within two days because at this point, it becomes prone to more diseases. Which is why if any of the above-mentioned symptoms is noticed, appropriate treatment steps should follow immediately.

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Several liquid white spots remedy have been produced by so many manufacturers but what is to be used is the ICH-X solution. To eliminate the parasite at different stages of its life cycle, you will have to check the size of your aquarium and treat precisely with the tips mentioned above for a duration of 4-5 days.

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Black peppering spots are usually found on the specie of Discus know as pigeon blood Discus. Discus that have a pigeon blood gene in them usually have this skin coloration. Stress and other diseases that affect the Discus could also be the source of these black peppering spots and these spots help the fish to adapt and camouflage in its environment.

Read more in detail how to treat the Discus black spots (peppering) in a detailed step-by-step complete treatment guide.

Peppering in Discus can occur due to the following:

• It can be caused by Pigeon Blood Gene, it is a Non-fatal cause.
• It can be caused due to the dark Background of your Aquarium, it is a Non-fatal cause.
• When your Discus is stressed, it can also be a cause, though this is Non-fatal.
• It can be caused due to Viral Infection, and this is fatal to your Discus.

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Discus black spots can be treated in two ways:

1. Therapeutic
2. Non-therapeutic.

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Peppering on Discus does not go away. However, with appropriate management such as high-quality nutrition and increasing the brightness of the tanks background, it disappears over a long period of time.

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By camouflaging, they become less prone to attacks from predators, they are able to hide with reeds and grasses when they show off their black bars.

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Discus stress is when your Discus shows some symptoms such as reduced appetite, rapidly breathing in the air at the water surface and frenzied swimming then it can be said to be suffering from a health condition.

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Your Discus could be stressed because of so many reasons which include contaminated water, bringing in a new species of Discus into the aquarium which might appear dangerous to other Discus.

Conditions of stress which occur as a result of the situations within the environment of the Discus could lead to the discharge of adrenaline and cortisol. These two are in charge of the fight or flight reaction in Discus fish.

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When your Discus shows a reduction in food intake, hides in the tank rapidly inhale air on the water surface, frantically swims, or gradually shows some changes in its color, it is an indication that it is stressed.

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A lot of factors are responsible for causing stress in Discus and if they are removed, then recovery is possible for your Discus fish. If the aquarium in congested, then you will have to reduce the quantity of Discus in it or get a larger aquarium; if the Discus fish is suffering from a disease you will have to treat such condition; if the water condition is poor, you will have to regularly change it.

Read more in detail what are the stress causes and how to completely treat your Discus stress following the detailed step-by-step complete treatment guide.

1. [STEP 1] – Regularly change the water in the tank.
2. [STEP 2] – The level of oxygen in the water should be increased.
3. [STEP 3] – Always check the water specifications.
4. [STEP 4] – Look out for the water temperature.
5. [STEP 5] – Avoid overcrowding the aquarium.
6. [STEP 6] – Critically observe your Discus fish.
7. [STEP 7] – Do not disturb the aquarium.
8. [STEP 8] – Seek the help of a vet regularly.
9. [STEP 9] – A stress coat or stress guard should be used.

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• Appropriate water conditions should be maintained.
• The filtration system in the tank should be regularly checked.
• Aggressive species of Discus should be taken out of the aquarium so that other Discus fish can feel safe.
• Overcrowding should be avoided.
• Additional oxygen should be provided in the aquarium.

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If there is an appearance of white film in the eye of the Discus, it can be said to be suffering from cloudy eyes, and this disease is caused by a bacterial infection. It could occur in one or both eyes of the Discus and it is usually a sign of a disease or different disease in a Discus. The Discus must be critically and regularly checked in order to detect the sign of the cloudy eyes’ disease.

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The cloudy eyes disease cannot be transferred from one Discus to another. However, if you notice the signs mentioned above in any of your Discus, the reason for such should be discovered promptly. The drugs become more effective on the affected Discus if they are quarantined.

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The aquarist should ensure that he maintains healthy water specifications in the aquarium because poor water condition is the major cause of this Discus disease. This could also affect the Discus immune system.

Malnutrition, stress, attacks from other tank mates, and any other act which could weaken the immune system of the Discus, as well as cause cloudiness in its eyes, should be avoided.

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1. [STEP 1] – Isolate your sick Discus.
2. [STEP 2] – The aquarium should be heavily oxygenated.
3. [STEP 3] – The filters carbon should be removed.
4. [STEP 3] – Aquarium salt should be used for treatment.
5. [STEP 4] – Antibiotics should be used for treatment.
6. [STEP 5] – Excess good in the aquarium should be cleaned up.
7. [STEP 6] – The Discus should be fed with high-quality foods.
8. [STEP 7] – The water in the aquarium should be regularly changed.
9. [STEP 8] – Secondary infection symptoms should be looked out for.
10. [STEP 9] – Critically observe your Discus.
11. [STEP 10] – The filter carbon should be changed regularly.
12. [STEP11] –The fish must have completely recovered before it is transferred to the main tank.

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If treatment commences as soon as cloudy eyes are discovered in the Discus, it would heal. During the early stage of the disease, the following first-hand treatment should be carried out; the filter carbon should be changed, this should be followed by 25% of water changes for a maximum of four days and if the disease continues, then aquarium salt should be used as a treatment for 7 days and for every 10 gallons of water, 1 teaspoon should be added.

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This disease is also known as the lateral line erosion condition. It is caused by either a bacterial, viral, or internal parasite infection specifically known as the flagellated protozoan parasite named Hexamita or Spironucleus.

Other cichlids such as Oscars, Symphysodon Discus, e.t.c are also affected by this disease. On some occasions, this disease leads to the death of your Discus, but it is not always the case. When dieting, and proper treatment is implemented, any affected Discus can have a full recovery.

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This is not a 100% transmittable disease, though it is possible for it to be transmitted between Discus in the tank. In the aquarium environments, and among Discus fishes, this disease is not considered as contagious. This could be concluded due to the relationship between nutrition deficiency and Lateral line erosion disease.

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1. A flagellate parasite is known as Hexamita.
2. Secondary fungal or bacterial infections.
3. Unhealthy quality of the water.
4. The use of activated carbon for a long period in the tank.
5. The constant usage of frozen bloodworms and beef heart to feed your Discus.
6. Poor/bad diet and deficiency in vitamins.
7. Deficiency of calcium and minerals in the body of the aquarium.
8. Increase in the level of stress in your Discus.

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The bacterial infection is the main cause of Discus Hole In The Head. The conjunction of poor quality of water and a bad resistance to your Discus may be the trigger of this disease. The pathogenic organism that causes this disease is most times present in the aquarium.

The mucous layer of the Fish can suffer an attack which is due to the nitrate content of the aquarium being increased. Therefore, causing a higher tendency for the bacterial to comfortably live on your Discus skin, thereby resulting in your Discus having a hole in the head.

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The most definite answer to this question asked by so many aquarists is yes. This disease can be fully treated deliberately since the causes (Mineral imbalance, flagellate parasite Hexamita, e.t.c) are known.

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Your Discus could be flashing, scratching, flicking, or rubbing against plants, for some reasons mentioned below:

1. Your Discus may be suffering from an infection caused by an Ectoparasite.
2. Skin flukes infection or Discus gill flukes may be the cause.
3. It could be caused due to a high level of ammonia.
4. Piscicola geometra which is a Discus leech could cause this infection.
5. A high level of stress on your Discus could be the cause.

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Ammonia poisoning could be the reason behind this behavior in your Discus. You can verify if this is the case by checking for ammonia burns on the body of your Discus, which causes it to turn black, or check the fins to see if they are clamped. Rapid breathing, gasping for air at the tank's surface, or sign of weakness in your Discus are all signs to watch out for.

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The reason behind your Discus flickering could be among these reasons:

1. Your Discus could be infested with a parasite
2. Discus may be ill.
3. Poor quality of water.

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• A loss of appetite.
• Discus would begin to hide.
• Your Discus would begin to swim erratically or frantically.
• The appearance of white spots on the body of your Discus.
• The appearance of mottles or red spots on the fins of your Discus.
• Your Discus begins to have open wounds or sores, that don’t heal quickly.
• The appearance of visible sores on the body of your Discus.
• Your Discus begins to settle at the bottom of the tank.

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When your discus twitches, vibrates, or shakes its body at short intervals it can be said to have an odd postural behavior called discus shimmy. When there is a presence of stress, unhealthy water, and poisoning; it can make the discus start exhibiting some symptoms.

These symptoms also accompany discus shimmying (which is also a symptom and not necessarily a disease).

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Below are the symptoms of Discus shimmy and also, the symptoms that may accompany it:

• Discus shaking its head.
• Discus fish shaking its whole body.
• Intense breathing.
• Discus showing cloudy eyes.
• Overproduction of slime.
• Bloating.
• Swelling of the discus.

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There are Four causes of Discus shimmy:

1. Discus Shimmy – The Breeding Time.
2. Discus Shimmy – The Tank Domination Indication.
3. Discus Shimmy – Symptoms due to Stress.
4. Discus Shimmy – caused by disease infection.

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Crustacean ectoparasites of dishes, the Argulus Sp. is aquarium love (aka fish lice). They are hematophagous in nature and prey on the integument of their host's body.

They are very visible to the eyes even without having to use a microscope and grow up to 0.2in (5mm in diameter). They shouldn't be mistaken for algae or dirt.

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They sort of look like a small brown crab moving quickly at the bottom of the aquarium, they are very visible to the eyes, broad, flat, oval-shaped with a shell and four legs to help in its swimming.

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• Filthy and contaminated pond.
• When there is contact and hence transfer from an infested fish to a non-infested fish.
• Putting unsterilized wild plants into a discus fish aquarium.
• Putting an infected fish in the aquarium.

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Fish lice cannot be transferred from an infested discus to a human, and this is based on reports from some experienced fish keepers.

It is however advised to handle contaminated discus with care by the sterilization of aquarium equipment and use of hand gloves.

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Yes, it can kill them. The use of salt would cause the lice and any other parasite in the aquarium to shrink, shrivel, and die. A high amount of salt would be needed for this (up to 20 grams of salt per liter)

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A sore on the Discus skin, which can eventually end up causing deadness of tissues (sphacelus) is called Discus skin ulcer, when bacteria infect an exposed wound of the Discus body, then skin ulcer disease is like to occur.

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Ulcers majorly occur on the muscle tissues of the Discus because there is more supply of blood to these tissues. They are sores on Discus skin that results in dead skin tissues.

Applying an anti-bacterial medication, adding salt to the water in the aquarium, putting infected fish into a separate aquarium, and treating it are some of the ways that Discus skin ulcer disease can be treated.

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• Good water conditions should be maintained.
• Regularly check the water temperature.
• Discus feed should be kept properly.
• Discus should be fed with high-quality food in their right proportions.
• Any factor that could stress your Discus should be eliminated.

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1. [STEP1] – A potassium permanganate bath should be made.
2. [STEP2] – Infected Discus should be isolated.
3. [STEP3] – 35% of the aquarium water should be changed.
4. [STEP4] – Antibiotics should be added to the main tank.
5. [STEP5] – Salt should be added to the aquarium.
6. [STEP6] – Appropriate treatment should be given.

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When a parasite of the genus Oodinium clings to the body, fins, and gills of Discus; it causes an ailment call Discus velvet disease.

When the Discus is often fatigued, has clamped fins, and scratches itself against objects in the aquarium; it is a sign that it has been infected with the velvet disease.

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The following procedures can be taken to ensure that this disease is treated. They include:

1. Adding aquarium salt to the water.
2. By increasing the temperature of water in the aquarium.
3. Regularly changing the aquarium water.
4. Application of methylene blue.
5. By ensuring appropriate water conditions.

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The infection usually appears as a grey-yellow color on the Discus body. When a Discus gets affected by this condition, their skills n becomes dusty and yellowish and thus is the reason why the velvet disease is also referred to as rust disease or gold-dust disease.

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Discus velvet disease is caused by the parasite of the genus Oodinium and doesn't occur as a result of a bacterial infection, it is oft n referred to as gold-dust or rust disease because it causes grey-yellow colored spots on the Discus body or any other species of fish.

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This disease is caused by a parasite dinoflagellates (Oodinium). It is one of the major causes of death in fish and attacks all species of fish especially the ornamental fished. It is round or oval-shaped.

When Discus is stressed, their immune system becomes very weak and that makes them prone to diseases including velvet diseases. Some of the conditions that could induce stress on the Discus includes; poor condition of water, changes in temperature of aquarium water, inappropriate handling of fishes, and filthy tank.

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It has a lifecycle of 12 days and this is a factor of the temperature of water in the aquarium.

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They could withstand this disease for up to 15 days.

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Paraguard™ can be used to treat bacterial and fungal Infection as well as diseases caused by parasites, such as the velvet disease, it is an aldehyde that is not harmful to either the fish or filter.

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• Ensure the water in the aquarium is of good quality.
• Avoid frequent changes in the aquarium’s temperature.
• New fished or objects to be introduced into the tank should be isolated for up to 3 weeks before they can be added.
• Discus should be fed with a high-quality diet.
• Over congesting the aquarium should be avoided.

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White stringy poop is a disease symptom that is common and it is found in marine and freshwater aquarium fishes. The Discus may have both lumpy and white stringy poop; this is a sign of faecal disorders which may either be parasitic infections or internal disease.

In advanced stages, infections caused by bacteria can be another cause of white stringy poop in Discus fish.

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1. [STEP1] – Quarantine Infected fish.
2. [STEP2] – Perform water changes of 35% daily.
3. [STEP3] – Wipe the downside of the aquarium as soon as you notice symptoms.
4. [STEP4] – Increase the temperature in the tank to 82-86°F (29º – 31º C).
5. [STEP5] – Use of Epsom salt for relaxation of the muscle of the fish.
6. [STEP6] – For internal parasite infections (Hexamita) use metronidazole.
7. [STEP7] – For internal worms treat with Paracide D according to your vet’s prescription.
8. [STEP8] – For bacterial infections, treat with antibacterial drugs prescribed by your vet.
9. [STEP9] – Feed anti-parasite feeds.

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The healthy colour for your Discus poop is dark just like most animals, it shouldn’t be as one long string rather it should be in long segments; in the diagnosis of White stringy poop for your Discus, you should look out for yellowish or white poop hanging in fish’s rear in a long string.

Your Discus may shift to red, white, yellow, and some other strange colours when she is extremely stressed and may be infected by a parasite or bacteria.

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Discus worms which are also known as helminths are parasites that firmly attach themselves to the internal organs of your Discus, these parasites are known to feed and reproduce on that organ such as the gills, thereby causing diseases and eventually leading to the death of your Discus. Such parasites include flukes or trematodes, tapeworms, or cestodes.

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The use of wormer plus, API General Cure, metronidazole, salt dips (Epsom salt), and praziquantel can be used to treat Discus worms such as flukes or trematodes, tapeworms or cestodes. This process is also known as Discus de-worming.

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Four major types of Discus worm exist. They are:

1. Tapeworms can also be referred to as cestodes.
2. Flukes can also be referred to as trematodes.
3. Roundworms which can also be referred to as Nematodes
4. The last one is known as Anchor worms.

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Parasites such as these worms usually have a life cycle of 2 hours to 72 hours.

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It is quite easy for worms to be transmitted from one fish to another inside the same tank. Although, when it’s a parasitic infestation such as this, it cannot be totally concluded that it can be contagious. The reason why this is said is that in the same tank a Discus can be infested with Discus worm, meanwhile, another Discus would be totally healthy.

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Your Discus could get infected by these various worms (tapeworms, roundworms, or flukes) when they are introduced into the tank alongside objects, plants, and even another fish.

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Your Discus would begin to exhibit the following signs if they have worms. These discus worms symptoms include:

• Discus experiences loss of appetite.
• Discus fish would have white stringy feces.
• Discus experiences weight loss even though they might be eating.
• Discus skin slowly gets darker in appearance and then, turns black.

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The internal parasite can be treated with:

• Metronidazole.
• Wormer plus.
• Praziquantel.
• Epsom salts.
• API General Cure.

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Your discus can be dewormed by using the following anti-parasitic worming medication:

1. Wormer plus.
2. API General Cure.
3. Praziquantel.
4. Metronidazole.

Be sure to follow all instructions and dosage prescription that comes with the above medication or otherwise, seek the help of a vet.

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1. [METHOD1] – By using wormer plus.
2. [METHOD2] – Using metronidazole.
3. [METHOD2] – By making use of praziquantel
4. [METHOD2] – By making use of API General Cure.
5. [METHOD2] – By applying Epsom salt
6. [METHOD2] – By using Potassium permanganate on discus.

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When a Discus is stressed due to poor conditions of water in the aquarium, unsteady water temperature, overcrowding of the tank, or when they compete with larger species of fish for food or are startled, they would experience Discus darting.

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Overstressing your Discus would cause it to dart and dash around in the aquarium and in most cases even jump out of it. Some conditions that could stress them are; when they are being oppressed by other fish in the tank, poor quality of the water, and fluctuating of the water temperature.

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Your Discus fish would swim this way when it is stressed and this action is to help make it ease the stress.

This stress is caused by the constant change in water temperature, when there is a rise in ammonia or nitrates or when the pH of the aquarium water shifts.

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The reason why your Discus swims frantically is because of stress. And stress could be caused by the following reasons;

1. Parasitic infestation.
2. The fluctuating temperature of tank water.
3. Ammonia build-up, fluctuating pH level, Nitrite level which leads to poor water conditions.

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1. [STEP1] – A 75% water change should be carried out after cleaning your aquarium.
2. [STEP2] – Carbon should be added to your filter.
3. [STEP3] – A UV filter should be used.
4. [STEP4] – The temperature of water in the tank should be maintained.
5. [STEP5] – Novaqua Plus should be used.
6. [STEP6] – Tetra AquaSafe should be used.
7. [STEP7] – Your aquarium water should be tested for pH, ammonia, or nitrite level.
8. [STEP8] – Water hardness should be maintained.
9. [STEP9] – Stable lighting should be maintained.

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Discus turning black is evidence that your Discus is either sick, infected by a parasite, bacteria, fungi or it is extremely stressed and maybe adapting to its environment. Long term stress can make the fish prone to infections, so you should be on the lookout for any form of stress.

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1. Environment adaptation (Black Peppering)
2. Discus Stress
3. Bacterial Infections
4. Diseases And Parasites
5. Marble Discus

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• Maintain good water conditions.
• Constantly enhance the immunity of your fish.
• Maintain proper temperature of 82-86°F.
• Clear Excess food from your aquarium as fast as possible.
• Always quarantine new fishes before transporting to the main tank.

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