Common Discus Fish Ailments And Advice On How To Treat Them

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • Giving you some brief advice on the most common discus ailments and how to treat them. Call us up for any detailed advice as we love to assist hobbyists enjoy their fish!
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  • @burakkanidagli9968
    @burakkanidagli9968 Год назад +2

    I really love your videos you know what you are talking about when you recommend people something where there is too many people give so silly information through the RUclips and I can clearly say he doesn’t know what he’s talking about, thank you for everything you helped me with

  • @jarred_7228
    @jarred_7228 5 лет назад +4

    watched 5 videos back to back from this channel. Absolutely fantastic information!

    • @JackWattleyDiscus
      @JackWattleyDiscus  5 лет назад +1

      Glad you are enjoying. Hoping to be able to bring you more content.

  • @barrylight3535
    @barrylight3535 4 года назад +9

    Brilliant just the right length of time. Makes it easier to remember most of the factual things you tell us.

  • @avijitbala
    @avijitbala 3 года назад +7

    You are sharing your vast knowledge ... thank you king.
    May king live long ... all hail the king. 🤴

  • @tommuhlemanjr.3871
    @tommuhlemanjr.3871 3 года назад +6

    Gabriel, thank you very very much for making this and all your videos. I am a fairly new discus keeper and although my fish are healthy (so far), I am trying to get a lot smarter regarding their care. I’m also in the process of buying a couple of new discus from your website. As expensive as they are, I want to be armed with every bit of information on keeping them that I can find and you are helping make the process a lot easier. Keep it up and know you are appreciated!

  • @loma1189
    @loma1189 5 лет назад +1

    I could listen to you educate all day. I am a novice in this hobby with one 5.5 gallon tank and one 20 gallon high tank. I would love to have a Discus tank some day. I am no where near there but it is a long term goal.

  • @pnw_element9822
    @pnw_element9822 3 года назад

    Gabe I delivered a package from you to one of my customers out here in Portland Oregon I was what I watch this man on RUclips lol awesome man

  • @thedudenetwork
    @thedudenetwork 5 лет назад +1

    Hi Gabe used to call you and Jack back in late 80's early 90's before internet with the "HELP MY FISH ARE SICK"you guys always helped me out I appreciate that

    • @JackWattleyDiscus
      @JackWattleyDiscus  5 лет назад +1

      I haven't stopped helping others enjoy. Thanks for remembering.

  • @tomfish1312
    @tomfish1312 6 лет назад +1

    Another video that gonna be a tool for everyone and for EVER! With this video you just saved thousands of FISH !! Keep your great work

  • @dennis-qu7bs
    @dennis-qu7bs 6 лет назад +6

    I really like your video production and format.

  • @brad823
    @brad823 5 лет назад +3

    You made some good points. The old wood in the tanks contributing to the anaerobic bact issue is one I've not ever considered. All points are well taken. Thanks!

  • @1royalpalm
    @1royalpalm 5 лет назад +2

    Great information ...I got more knowledge from this video in 6 minutes than , than looking around in last year ...Gab is the man !!!

  • @calvinpurdy2668
    @calvinpurdy2668 Год назад +1

    Thanks Mate, great advice. Regards from down under.

  • @parrotbill9072
    @parrotbill9072 5 лет назад +3

    I think you are more of an expert than most on youtube. Even though I am into Bettas I have learn a lot of good stuff from you that could be applied to bettas. So I am watching every video you put out. I am sure Bettas are much easier than Discuss, but I am learning medications and cheap muriatic acid to adjust PH and that sort of thing.
    Just bought a reverse osmosis filter to clean up fish waist water after pre filtering in a DIY canister filter. Now studying products like Equilibrium to add back minerals and such.
    City water can be expensive, so reusing it would cut cost of water changes. Who knows...the chemicals could be just as high, but I won't know unless I try it. Anyway, I am glued to your channel. Keep up the good work.

  • @robc5520
    @robc5520 3 года назад +1

    Gabtriel, your a great man! Thank you so much for all your knowledge, as i begin to start up my Discus hobby..I love your content! Merry Xmas mate!

  • @jameswatts3207
    @jameswatts3207 5 месяцев назад

    Hey Gabe thank you so much for all your videos & advice etc. I've watched so many and they've really helped me.
    So I am based in the UK and have an issue with one of my Discus. I've had them now since the end of July this year, so not too long only a few months. But after only a few weeks, one of them developed red nostrils that sometimes with various treatments I can get to go away for a short time. But it always comes back! I've currently got her in a hospital tank... using aquarium salt that I thought had worked! But now this evening after giving some food it is back again! ... so frustrating and I'm really struggling to find online what it is to be sure (I think possibly Hemorrhagic septicemia bacterial infection).
    I can not get metronidazole here in the UK as it is not available and also other treatments/antibiotics readily available in the US/Oz etc.
    But I would be so grateful if you can help me identify with certainty and recommend treatment.
    Also, when it gets worse my discus also has reddening on the pectoral fin near the armpit this goes and again comes back at times.
    I have tried so far, melafix first, then aquarium salt, she also developed bloat so I have used Epsom salt that sorted that out. I've tried a course of Octozin (with no effect) and also a course of Myxazin with no effect... the aquarium salt and/or Melafix seems the most effective temporarily getting rid of it... but always only a temporary fix.
    I currently have the salinity at 2500ppm upped today to 2800ppm after researching and reading some forums etc. that mentioned doubling a dose etc. which I'm unsure if going to 5000ppm would be OK
    This treatment course has been 4days already and I really thought I had made progress until this evening and it looks just how it has been !
    I've dewormed my Discus I have 8 and the water quality has been maintained religiously! All other fish are perfect all eating well and thriving. This one eats no problem and is active no other issues other than the red nostrils/red pectoral fin 😔
    I hope you can help me and many thanks again...
    By the way WOW such amazing quality discus you guys have I'd love to visit some day and perhaps buy from you some day too if ever possible 😂🙏❤️🐠

  • @Investor_2000
    @Investor_2000 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your vast experience with us. Keep up the good work 👍👏🇬🇧

  • @mohamadilias3351
    @mohamadilias3351 4 года назад +1

    Hello Gabriel Posada !
    I like your videos.
    You're highly experienced in this field.
    God bless you.

  • @davidyoussef8677
    @davidyoussef8677 8 месяцев назад

    Dearest mr. Jack it's always a pleasure listening to your comments and directions. Very useful.
    We have a case of a male Discus grade A++, parts of a working pair. It started to have swim bladder issue swimming in circles but standing straight. We tried thermal treatment of 32 degrees centigrade temperature with adding Epsom salt for a week now. He continues to stand straight but swimming circles upside down. We need please further advice from you.

  • @b666nilsson7
    @b666nilsson7 4 года назад +2

    Really great info. Gabe is The man to ask, only wish i had that knowledge about discus. 👍

  • @stephenwood8971
    @stephenwood8971 3 года назад

    I could watch your videos all day long, great knowledge and experience with discus totally awesome, thanks Gabriel keep them coming.

  • @beverlyballard2882
    @beverlyballard2882 3 года назад

    Thank u...had no idea about epsom salt!!!!God Bless u and yours.

  • @resh9997
    @resh9997 3 года назад +1

    Loved the video, right to the point

  • @sanjibroy8417
    @sanjibroy8417 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks a lot for the wonderful remedies in the most easy way...

  • @raghuvamsi155
    @raghuvamsi155 3 года назад

    Love the way u explain...thanks for your time and interest...

  • @leekelly4784
    @leekelly4784 9 месяцев назад

    Great information thank you

  • @jamesvogel9951
    @jamesvogel9951 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for all the videos!

  • @craigslade2766
    @craigslade2766 6 лет назад +1

    Great information Gabe! Thank you for sharing your time with all of us viewers.

  • @danielleethier9026
    @danielleethier9026 3 года назад +1

    thanks so much for all of your videos!

  • @RAFZY93
    @RAFZY93 4 года назад

    Thanks for this vid. I’ll be starting my discus keeping next week. I’m excited!

  • @mamasony3655
    @mamasony3655 Год назад

    Love your videos Gabe!

  • @DAMITH250
    @DAMITH250 3 года назад

    Awesome 👍👍👍
    Please do a video about septicemia and how to treat that

  • @Blimpus
    @Blimpus 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you for posting this sir. That is fantastic advice and just so happens what I needed right at this time. Thank you again Gabe.

  • @josemontalvo4532
    @josemontalvo4532 6 лет назад +1

    Great advice once again. I enjoyed watching. Muchas gracias!

  • @rohansrivastava1411
    @rohansrivastava1411 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much .. your advice does help me alot .

  • @naxatra4u
    @naxatra4u 6 лет назад +1

    This is your first video I am watching. I impressed with crisp & clear to the point info. Thanks for that.
    Can you bit elaborate on Metro treatment please. Like tablet or liquid to be used? etc.
    Thanks

    • @JackWattleyDiscus
      @JackWattleyDiscus  6 лет назад +1

      Powdered metronidazole and we use one gram for every 20 gallons of water this is done 10 days straight

    • @naxatra4u
      @naxatra4u 6 лет назад

      Thanks Jack , Filter should be off or can be used without carbon & sponges?

    • @JackWattleyDiscus
      @JackWattleyDiscus  6 лет назад

      @@naxatra4u all filters on to kill the bad bacteria there as well. You shouldn't be using carbon at all.

    • @naxatra4u
      @naxatra4u 6 лет назад +1

      Thanks Jack for such fast response

  • @rhymicduo1495
    @rhymicduo1495 6 лет назад +1

    Very informative.thanks sir for always sharing tips.

  • @ahmedyanni959
    @ahmedyanni959 3 года назад

    Hello thanks for sharing your information
    I have problems with my discus its not eat and ther are blowing on the stomach hole

  • @mohammedaquascaping9411
    @mohammedaquascaping9411 6 лет назад +1

    Fantastic information

  • @horaceaung3677
    @horaceaung3677 4 года назад

    Thanks so much for your sharing knowledges👍👍

  • @inxsgoat
    @inxsgoat 5 лет назад +2

    Your videos are amazing and have taught me a lot! Thank you so much!

  • @nalinpeiris015
    @nalinpeiris015 Год назад

    Hi Jack,
    Thanks for all the advice, which is very helpful in dealing with problems related to rearing of Dicus.
    I have a 8 foot tank with Discuss and other Discus friendly fish. On and off one or two of my Discuss get a few blistors on their body. These blisters dont erupt but grow in size. The fish stops eating, gets to a corner, and eventually dies.
    I wonder if the information I have provided would suffice to diagnose the sickness. Obviously, it's a bacterial intection, isn't it?
    Nalin

  • @luisperez-ruiz1173
    @luisperez-ruiz1173 6 лет назад +1

    Excelente Gabriel, estás hecho un experto!!!! Gracias!!!!!!

  • @ckzdiscus5337
    @ckzdiscus5337 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video! Really helped me to be able to treat symptoms henceforth.

  • @tilanliyanage
    @tilanliyanage 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for your tips

  • @rogerapierre7533
    @rogerapierre7533 5 лет назад +1

    Great advice Gab. Thank you.

  • @drseanlewis3173
    @drseanlewis3173 3 года назад

    Thank you Gabriel

  • @johnday2199
    @johnday2199 5 лет назад +2

    Without doubt the best

  • @MedievalMind
    @MedievalMind Год назад

    Very informative video. I would love to see something about the "Black Death". Is there anything that can be done when this happens?

  • @MT-jf1tn
    @MT-jf1tn 5 лет назад +1

    Great video and information!

  • @lucifermorningstar-lk9ow
    @lucifermorningstar-lk9ow 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you sir. .....just waiting for this video. ...it's the most important thing in this hobby

  • @tinablum9089
    @tinablum9089 6 лет назад +1

    You are so informative!! Thank you!!!

  • @tahayaseen6457
    @tahayaseen6457 3 года назад

    Thank you for your good video and experience

  • @romaansfishchannel3510
    @romaansfishchannel3510 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you very much for the tips. great channel, very informative

  • @Maxmgm212.
    @Maxmgm212. 5 лет назад +1

    You are awesome man 💪🏼 great vids and tank set ups

  • @poopdeckpappy8680
    @poopdeckpappy8680 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks Gabe. Much appreciated!

  • @dennis-qu7bs
    @dennis-qu7bs 6 лет назад +1

    Jeez, Gabriel must have a PhD. in fish care. He's freakin amazing, he knows his stuff! Bloody smart guy!

    • @JackWattleyDiscus
      @JackWattleyDiscus  6 лет назад +4

      22 years of the same ailments makes it very easy to come up with results.

  • @Sinakl444
    @Sinakl444 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing 🫡

  • @johnfloydman7735
    @johnfloydman7735 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you for a very informative video 👍

  • @livingwaters.4U
    @livingwaters.4U 5 лет назад +3

    Thankx Gab, Blessings from London.

  • @DallasARCH79
    @DallasARCH79 Год назад

    Great video thank you for the help.

  • @ranairfanbashir
    @ranairfanbashir 3 года назад

    thanx for your advises ........what causes swollen lips and how to cure.....

  • @cichlidparksrilanka
    @cichlidparksrilanka 5 лет назад +1

    Very useful information.Thanks

  • @dis82
    @dis82 6 лет назад +1

    Great video. Thanks

  • @wahwah8423
    @wahwah8423 4 года назад +1

    Hi dear.... what can I get to treat my discus instead of metronidazole, because can not get in uk

  • @alfadiscus
    @alfadiscus 6 лет назад +11

    Bravo, Gab!
    very useful, correct information, I have been using the last few years and my fish are happy) . TY VM ( Vladimir Kelk)

    • @JackWattleyDiscus
      @JackWattleyDiscus  6 лет назад +3

      Thank you for watching. Keep those discus healthy and enjoy.

  • @pabanch1
    @pabanch1 5 лет назад +1

    Very informative and helpful, thanks for sharing. Desperately waiting for other video like this. Thanks!

  • @jeffservis4196
    @jeffservis4196 5 лет назад +1

    I thank you for all of the information

  • @graemegorrie3545
    @graemegorrie3545 4 года назад +2

    High thanks for your great advice.
    Is there another treatment you can use instead of Metronidazoleas this is a treatment we are not allowed in the UK.

  • @heathercurtis3428
    @heathercurtis3428 2 года назад

    Great video! Very informative!
    Can you put the epsom salts in a planted tank or will the salt kill the plants?

    • @JackWattleyDiscus
      @JackWattleyDiscus  2 года назад +1

      Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. It's a fertilizer

  • @terrikane2997
    @terrikane2997 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for all the info!

  • @brightstar0815
    @brightstar0815 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks again for the help. I appreciate it a lot

  • @vikrampatil6087
    @vikrampatil6087 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks a lot, sir. Love from India.

  • @jaysaquatics7195
    @jaysaquatics7195 5 лет назад +1

    Thankyou so much for your knowledge

  • @enzopianelli6081
    @enzopianelli6081 5 лет назад

    You're amazing Gabriel. Gracias hermano.

  • @happycanada2765
    @happycanada2765 6 лет назад +1

    Great video, Thank you

  • @dimalranasinghe8152
    @dimalranasinghe8152 3 года назад +1

    Thank you very much.

  • @elgezouliabdul4973
    @elgezouliabdul4973 5 лет назад +1

    Good Morning
    I hope you are fine and thank you for this vedio I remain thankful for the the advise you gave last week about my new discus they are now moving and start eating better, I noticed today at one of the fishes a hanging boo in her stomach is that a problem ? and how to treatet the good thing it was like brown boo, so please advise what shall I do ?
    Thank you very much

  • @wasimmohammad01
    @wasimmohammad01 6 лет назад +2

    Can you make demo video of this treatment

  • @sahand57
    @sahand57 2 года назад

    Thank you for taking the time to post this. I have a quick question about your recommendation when treating Discus with metronidazole for 10 days. Is the daily application once or three times (once every 8 hours)? Thank you in advance.

  • @jalindarkharade638
    @jalindarkharade638 4 года назад

    Awesome explanation.. I couldn't get metro in UAE any alternative to metro recommended?

  • @kennyfol
    @kennyfol 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks. Would love a more advanced vid as well. Plese make a part two.

  • @anthonyromano5420
    @anthonyromano5420 4 года назад

    Any pointers for a discus breathing rapidly? Still eating but sparingly seems to be the only one in the aquarium breathing rapidly. Can’t figure out why, parameters are good and been consistent. Thanks! Great videos and incredible operation you have!

  • @harshjha2497
    @harshjha2497 2 года назад

    Hey hi
    I am a big fan of your work.
    I just brought in 1.75 inches discus total 8 in numbers.
    Now one them is staying in top corner of the aquarium. And not having food
    What to do????

  • @johnzoids
    @johnzoids 5 лет назад

    Hi Gabe, I love your videos, they are to the point and very informative. Could you make a video on cross contamination of discus (from different breeders) and how to spot it and how to treat it. thanks in advance.

  • @TheKaosGravy
    @TheKaosGravy 5 лет назад +1

    Fantastic video once again. You Da Man

  • @jmh3455
    @jmh3455 5 лет назад +1

    Straight to the point

  • @jozfine
    @jozfine 4 года назад

    I think u are the best wen it comes to discus. Love from India. Been following ur channel. Can you please make a video on swim bladder issues in discus and its treatment. It’s been a week and i m struggling to cure my discus pair of possibly swim bladder disorder. Have tried epsom salt & aquarium salt treatment. But no luck. Can you please help on this. Thanks.

  • @BC-uu6iz
    @BC-uu6iz 4 года назад

    Great info as always, I'm having some of my angelfish with what its look like bloating. tk you i will start the treatment

  • @nadeemshah5613
    @nadeemshah5613 4 года назад +1

    Respect from India sir great

  • @elgezouliabdul4973
    @elgezouliabdul4973 5 лет назад +1

    Hi There and millions thanks for all those nice videos, I have now my discus doing great ,since I watch all you video.
    A quick question about Epsom salt, can I use Epsom salt from time to time just to relieve my fish stomach since two days I see no poops however they are eating good .
    Please advise if I can use it as you mentioned 1 spoon for 40 L and for how long should I keep it in the aquarium before I do water change?
    Thank you very much
    Nasir

  • @dtrini2dbone1
    @dtrini2dbone1 5 лет назад

    Great video sir.

  • @nafeelmohamad7507
    @nafeelmohamad7507 5 лет назад +1

    Gab. thank for your information 😍

  • @mikebruno5892
    @mikebruno5892 5 лет назад +2

    Great videos! What medicine do you use for the internal parasites?

  • @MARKluvsAZcards
    @MARKluvsAZcards 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you

  • @jrmk311
    @jrmk311 4 года назад

    Hi, really like the content. What's the dosage to add in the food of the metronidazole for discus?

  • @nimallakshanmudiyanse8640
    @nimallakshanmudiyanse8640 Год назад

    Thank you sir. ❤❤❤

  • @vipinpandey9713
    @vipinpandey9713 6 лет назад +1

    Sir, Thankyou for this informative vedio.

  • @canadianaquarist5335
    @canadianaquarist5335 6 лет назад +4

    Thank you very much for another very informative video. 👍

  • @CrowntailHalfmoon
    @CrowntailHalfmoon 6 лет назад +1

    Gr8 info.😊
    Thank you for sharing.
    Do you have a specific amount (eg 1 tsp ) and dosage (eg 250mg or 500mg tablet ) of metronidazole to be added to prepared food (amount in pounds )? How long should you keep homemade medicated fishfoods and do you use it as a preventative like once a month?
    Should you starve the fish a day before feeding it? Can you mix garlic with metro in fishfood?
    Is there a way you can 100% identify sexes of discus by looking at them but not in when breeding? Also could you force a pairing and method to do it?
    Thank you.