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Hey @SickDiscus, thank you so much for the kind words and for supporting my videos-it really means a lot! I understand the challenge of sourcing products internationally, and I appreciate you looking into alternatives. The Fulvic Gold I offer was created by a chemical engineer, and I personally tested it in my tanks for over a year to make sure it was safe and effective, especially for sensitive fish like discus. Unfortunately, I can’t give advice on the product you’ve found since I didn’t create it, I just tested it. Fulvic acid can vary a lot depending on how it’s made, so I’d recommend reaching out to the supplier or manufacturer for guidance on dilution and use in aquariums. I wish I could be more help, but I want to make sure you and your fish stay safe. If you have any other questions or need support, I’m always happy to chat! P.S. There is a fulvic product that i did get inspiration from and it came from Europe, that is how I was introduced to Fulvic Acid! I can do some research if you would like but it has been a couple of years and i don't remember the name of the company! Cheers, Steve

@shelleraquatics many thanks Steve 🙏 totally understand where ya coming from. Since seeing ur videos on fish room tested fulvic results, ive done my best to research and test myself. So far ive been soaking all food and also adding ur dose roughly to pre treat water some hydroponic fulvic, (brand name growth technologies, product gt fulvic if interested) for about 2 months. Honestly, i havent noted a difference really tho my fish are quite fat n healthy 🤞 only complaint is the reds and wilds have faded colour substantially for 6 months now. They have been on a verandah however, exposed to alot of ambient non direct sunlight while im building my breeding room and ive kinda put it down to that. Ill continue my research and testing as i believe its worthy. Although, if ur supplier or it says on the bottle the % of active fulvic, that would be a big help. Many thanks, keep the vids coming 🙏❤️🐠

Do not mix meds if pure, most of the products sold in the stores have salt so they can get away with mixing meds. Makes the meds less effective but very profitable for these corporations. Shareholders want profits they don't care about the fish at all. They do not keep aquariums

@ got it . Thank you for the reply.. are the gill flukes contagious? Will aquarium salt help!? im planning to start my metronidazole from tomorrow and for 10days. I will treat gill flukes later . Will that be ok

Salt will help!

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment it means everything, it's easy when it's work you love!

Heat and Salt or erythromycin, eliminate bacterial and fungal for 3 days

That was a long time ago, I breed discus for profit, I don't have time to keep a planted aquarium, 5 kids adopted, 3 businesses and a UA-cam channel. That's 16 hours a day 5 days a week. I used to have a 425 gallon planted discus tank but did not enjoy the maintenance.

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Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the information from Dan’s Fish video. We truly value hearing about different approaches and perspectives in the aquarium community. Our recommended dosage of fulvic acid is based on extensive research and two years of personal testing in our own fishroom. This careful evaluation has allowed us to identify a dosage that is both effective and safe for the well-being of your fish. It's worth noting that while other experts may suggest alternative dosages, our guidelines aim to strike a balance-delivering the benefits of fulvic acid without risking the delicate stability of your aquatic environment. Higher concentrations may not always result in greater benefits and could lead to unintended complications.

I just saw this on a European website, AquaWildLife Aps aquawildlife.com › shop › fulvic-acids-25c1 We advice to add at least 1 to 5ml per 100 liters of aquarium water weekly for efficacy. About 26 gallons U.S.

Yes, they are in the next county over from me! They have been my inspiration for all my foods. I try to source all my foods in the U.S, I believe it is better quality but more expensive. I cannot in good faith buy from China with human rights being trampled and slave labor. Unfortunately we do not really produce containers like jars, bottles and bags with any consistency but hopefully that will change soon! 😤 walking a tight rope.

I definitely switch them out as soon as they leave the parents. It's true they grow better with solids but the main reason is cost. RO is very wasteful so the tool is used sparingly. Great question and comment.

@@shelleraquaticsThankyou, I appreciate all your videos. They are very helpful

Hey buddy! I'm so glad you liked the QT tank ideas! It's always good to have those extra 20Gs ready to go-saves so much stress when you need them. I’m sure you’ll find a good way to set them up with your own twist. You’ve always got such great ideas too, I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Thanks for always supporting, and can’t wait to see what’s next on your channel! Keep crushing it, as always! 🙌👊

Thanks so much, my friend! I really appreciate the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Always great to hear that the info is helpful. Thanks for being so supportive-your feedback means a lot! 🙏😊

Thank you so much! 🙌 I’m thrilled to hear you’re loving the foods and Amazon Gold! It’s awesome to have a fellow creator onboard. You’re gonna see some amazing results with that stuff-definitely a game-changer! 😎💥 Can’t wait for you to get your next order, and I’m here if you need any tips or ideas. Keep up the amazing work, and thanks again for the support! 👏🌟

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Thank you so much for the love and support, @sunbear76re! 🎉 It's amazing to hear how your discus are thriving and loving the variety you’re giving them. Small discus can definitely be picky eaters, but it sounds like you've got them dialed in with what they enjoy! 🐟💚 The fact that you're seeing a difference in your older discus with the Amazon gold is exactly why I love sharing these products! Fulvic acid is a game changer, isn’t it? It helps with color, vitality, and overall health-it’s like a little golden magic for your tank! 🌟✨ I’d love to hear how your discus progress-maybe even see some photos if you’re up for sharing. And when you're ready to snag some more Amazon Gold you know where to find it! (Its Free for a limited time with a 30.00 order)Thank you again for being part of this journey, and here’s to even happier, healthier discus! 🙌🐠 #DiscusLife

Thank you so much, @matto20v, for your incredibly generous support and kind words. It truly means the world to me that you find the videos helpful and valuable. I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to share my passion with such a supportive and kind community. Your encouragement keeps me inspired to continue creating content that helps others. Thank you again-you’ve made my day! 🙏😊

Thank you for your support and feedback 🙏 😀

"Thank you for the understanding and support! It's true, sometimes life throws unexpected challenges our way, but I'm grateful for kind viewers like you. Your encouragement means a lot!

@@shelleraquatics 🙏 yes it’s a lot of commitment and dedication No matter how much backup plans you make You are only one person and try to relax once in a while and look back what you have accomplished 👍 Great work you do but relax more I’m in Canada so I can’t really buy stuff from you but 👍✌️🇨🇦

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Hey Branden, thanks for sharing that! I’m so glad to hear that the salt and erythromycin combo worked out well for you and that Apex had your back with the alert. Those unexpected tank issues can be a real heart-stopper, and it’s good to know you were able to catch it in time and see results so quickly. Comments like yours mean a lot-hearing that something I’ve shared actually helped in a real situation makes this all worth it. Thanks for the feedback, and I’m always here if you need anything.

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Hey @sunbear76re! That’s awesome to hear-adding fulvic acid, salt, and tannins really can bring out those vibrant colors and support the natural healing process. It’s great that you're noticing the difference; it’s amazing how close we can get to replicating their natural Amazonian conditions just with those additions. Having a med kit on hand is a smart idea, too-being prepared makes all the difference when unexpected issues pop up. Thanks for sharing your experience, and I’m glad you’re seeing results!

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss; I know firsthand how devastating something like this can be. Years ago in California, I lost 60 tanks of fish in a similar way due to an auto water change system. That experience was a huge lesson, and since then, I've been aging my water to prevent anything like it from happening again. I totally understand the feeling of wanting to just walk away, but if you can, take a break, store your tanks, and give yourself some space. It’s hard to imagine now, but you’ll be glad you held onto them later.

I had something similar happen to me where I lost all my stock on a move. don’t give up!! sometimes the ugly makes us not wanna keep going but it’s why we get better at this hobby. ima start aging my water soon to avoid that scenario.

@@shelleraquaticswhat do you mean aging,storing containers and just letting them sit covered?like in a 5gallon jug??

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That's awful. Is there anyway you can pre test water before you use it? Was it just chlorine?

Thank you for your support and positive thoughts 🙏

Every fish in my fish room uses the bell, Discus, Angels, Rainbowfish. Guppies, cory cats. Even all my plecos suck on the bell! I have sold over 200 of them and you are the first person that has had this issue. I think just keep introducing it, if it doesn't work I will refund your money.👍 Try sticking a blackworm cube against the glass, if they don't attack it you may have a problem with something internally. If they attach the blackworm on the glass then stuff it in the bell, they will be looking for the bell all the time.

@ awesome thanks for the feedback back, I’ll keep at it and keep trying, they are just so skittish, they freak themselves out. I got couple of Heckel cross, red alenquers, wild blue rim mix. All 2.5 -14 in a 40 grow out. I’ll dose some meds rn and see where this goes. I’ll keep you posted because it is interesting if they don’t touch due to maybe a parasite or bacterial sickness. First day they had a swim bladder issue, second week with them. Finally use to light and daily water changes. Just won’t eat. They pick at algae and food but spit it out.

@sunbear76re - I highly recommend erythromycin/salt for 3-4 days first, with the information you provided it would be my go to.. If you have access depending on where you are in the world

Hey @the_DOS, thanks so much for sharing your experience and insights! This kind of detailed feedback is pure gold for everyone in the community, especially those who are newer to discus care. I really appreciate you highlighting your approach-there’s so much value in hearing how other experienced hobbyists manage treatment protocols. You've got some great points here: Totally agree on the smaller QT tank. A 10-gallon setup makes sense for quick treatments, and it’s definitely more efficient on meds, especially when they’re only in there for a short time. Excellent tip on raising the temperature with metro! Pushing it up to 90-94°F really can make a difference for effectiveness. I’ve noticed the same, and as you said, once they’re back to eating, it’s easier to drop the temp and incorporate metro into the food. Doubling up on medications is an approach I’ve heard about and seen used by others too. Having a tailored combination like levi + metro or prazi + metro can really be a game-changer depending on the symptoms. Interesting point about levamisole causing spookiness. I’ve had similar experiences with it, but it’s helpful to hear others are noticing it too-always looking for ways to minimize stress during treatments. Flubendazole as an alternative is a great idea, especially if it seems to be less stressful on the fish. Thanks for suggesting it as a fluke treatment with less impact on their behavior. You’re spot-on about the frustration with stringy white poop. Without a microscope, it can be a guessing game since it could indicate a range of issues. Definitely one of the tougher aspects of discus care. The planted tank stress example resonates. Sometimes, the change in environment is enough to set off symptoms, even if they were healthy in the bare-bottom setup. And thank you for backing up the beefheart discussion. You’re right-many respected breeders worldwide rely on it because it’s effective for growth and conditioning. Until there’s a similarly affordable and proven alternative, it’s going to remain a go-to staple for a lot of discus keepers. Again, thank you for the detailed comment-it’s truly valuable to hear this firsthand experience. Looking forward to more discussions like this!

@@shelleraquatics Thank you for responding and providing your thoughts! Have a great weekend!!

Totally agree with you, @pantherlax23! Water quality issues are by far the biggest culprit when discus aren’t doing well, way more often than parasites or lighting issues. Keeping water conditions stable makes a huge difference for their health. Great point!

Great mix of foods, @Blakrex! Hikari Micro Wafers, Seachem Cichlid flakes, and Northfin Mass Carnivore Pellets offer an excellent range of nutrients for your discus, and bloodworms add a nice protein boost. The extras like brine shrimp and bug bites are fantastic for variety too-they help keep discus engaged and provide a more balanced diet. Keep up the great work! 👏

Thank you for reaching out, and I'm glad to hear you're being proactive in preparing your breeding pair! For pre-treatment, a combination approach that covers a broad spectrum of potential parasites and bacteria is generally beneficial. Typically, I recommend starting with metro and salt, as these address common bacterial concerns. After allowing the fish a rest period, I introduce treatments for internal and external parasites to ensure the breeding pair is as healthy as possible. That said, it’s essential to use medications with known purity and concentration. Many commercial products have added fillers or combine treatments, which can make dosages less predictable and potentially risky. With my own products, I can ensure 99.9% purity, but dosages based on this level of concentration might not apply to other formulations, making it ineffective and, most importantly, irresponsible to recommend these dosages in cases where the concentration is unknown. If you'd like, feel free to share the products you're using, and I can look into their potency and perhaps offer some guidance. Also, let me know what country you're in, as I may be able to suggest locally available options. Thanks again for your comment! I'm here if you have any further questions.

@@shelleraquatics Okay so as of now I've done 4 treatments of metro and salt every 12 hrs and next i want to do a prazi treatment and a pp bath to finish it off the prazi tablet available is a dog dewormer and it contains 0.5 gms (50 mg) of prazi per tablet and i'm treating a 20 gallon tank And this tablet also contains 0.02 gm (2mg) of ivermectin and i genuinely wish i had your med kit it would make things so much easier maybe i can ask my aunt to get it when she comes from the states also while i'm at it let me just add i'm not able to find fulvic acid but i found that they sell 80% fulvic acid powder could i use that maybe a gram in 20 gallons and add a few drops to my discus tank? also thanks alot for all the information, your channel is a gold mine and has helped me alot

​@@shelleraquatics also would love to share a video of the breeding pair in case i'm not able to see something your eyes might be able to catch if that's possible please do let me know and feel free to say no.... Thanks in Advance also I'm from India but the tablets that Google shows are not available in my local medical stores.

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"Thanks so much, Alex! I'm really glad you found the video helpful. It sounds like you're putting a lot of thought and care into your setup with the Altums and wild discus, and your quarantine approach is spot-on, especially with a dedicated 75-gallon system. That six-month period sounds ideal for ensuring any new fish are fully adapted and healthy before they go into your main tank. Totally agree on the lighting-keeping it low is key for these wild species to feel at home, and natural ambient light is perfect for their health. And I completely agree about the water parameters; there's no real replacement for mimicking their natural environment as closely as possible. Using RO water and adjusting trace elements is a great way to give them what they need. Love hearing that you’re committed to real food and high water quality for them-those details make all the difference in the long run. Let me know if you'd like any further insights on the systematic treatments; I'd be happy to help! Thanks again for your comment!"

@@shelleraquatics Thank you so much! Yes, I do understand some things about each treatment independently, but would be amazing if you could make a video explaining each treatment in order, with a practical view, including explaining the time frame of the intervals and observations in regards to each case. Everything well defined and clear, as you always do. A complete video as the major reference about the procedures of the 3 treatments you mentioned for a quarantine setup for multiple wild discus. Perhaps using a major setup as the "resting tank", as I suggested, between treatments and using separate smaller tanks for the sake of better ability with the meds. So many variables in regards to discus alone... like limitations of numbers of fish per treatment in the same tank/ gallons, minimum number of fish to acquire in order to avoid any stress in the long run (I know this subject alone would probably call for a video in itself), observations in order to know when treatment is not needed, if so, etc... You could also compare in the same video the differences between treating wild and domestic discus, for example. Always great to learn here! Thanks again!!!

Cool 👍Thank you so much, I truly appreciate your feedback!

Thanks for watching! Great to see you again!

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Osmotic Pressure Minerals create osmotic pressure and increase relative density, which is why you float in saltwater and sink in freshwater. The osmotic pressure created by the minerals in the water will make the eggs calcify. When there are higher levels of minerals in your water, the pressure outside the eggs is less than the pressure inside the eggs. As a result, the Osmotic pressure draws the liquid from the discus egg, and the discus egg becomes calcified. KH neutralizes acids in the water, which prevents pH from suddenly dropping and or having major fluctuations in pH. Try an EC meter, microsiemens is a much more accurate measurement.

I do not, I am breeding wild and f1 stock as we speak and my strains will be available in the Spring of 2025, I will announce it on my channel when and how to purchase these fish, stay tuned!

@@shelleraquatics I look forward to it!

Beefheart is definitely a proven option, though I know posting about it on social media can stir up debate-which I actually enjoy. Currently, I'm developing an affordable beefheart mix that's in the final stages of production, designed specifically to balance nutrients while maintaining quality. When it comes to fish protein, I suggest trying shorter-lived sea fish, as they generally have lower heavy metal content compared to longer-lived species, making them safer and healthier for long-term feeding. As for Sera granules, they’re decent, but I see them more as a filler feed for young adults and adults-useful in rounding out the diet, but not something I'd rely on as a primary food source. Blackworms are a great choice but are becoming scarce in America and have become quite expensive. I’ve been testing earthworms and other types of worms with some pretty amazing results, and I'm actively working on developing these as a viable food option." Thank you for your amazing comment, I love when I get these engaging, thoughtful, well thought out comments. I can always tell when I get these responses that your are someone I could sit down with and have a meaningful discussion and even disagree with each other but learn from you. Thank you again, Steve Heller

@@shelleraquatics Thank you for your kind words and indeed we would have a very meaningful conversation in real life! I have many ideas and opinions , as I know for sure you do, on discus. Things that may get other people upset, however, I believe we should all test out our theories than listen to the passed down folklore. For example, I am not in the camp of 10 gallons per discus, 50% water changes two times a week, stunting due to hormones, etc. We should all test these theories which I have concluded in my own experiences, are not factual. However, I would like others to test it as well and maybe we can all learn from each other. I think everyone would be very interested in your beefheart mix that's affordable. That's the big problem with beefheart, either shipping is expensive or it's just a pain to make. I agree with you on the Sera granuales. I am looking to see if one day, I can find a mix of affordable food, that can get the juveniles up to size very quick. One of my youtubers say the tetra food works great and they will post a video soon on their growth from juvenile by using only tetra color bits. I tried this exact same food and my fish were stunted. So I'm not sure how he got them to grow fast. Looking forward to your testings and food mix development!

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