- Fish: Discus / Angelfish / Both / Other: - Tank size: - How long running: - Temp: - Ammonia: - Nitrite: - Nitrate: - pH (if you have it): - Water change schedule: - Filter type: - Bare bottom or substrate: - Food you feed: - Any new fish lately (last 30 days): - Symptoms (not eating, dark, clamped fins, etc.): - Photo/video (HIGHLY helpful): - What changed recently (anything at all): ✅ The more info you give, the faster we can help.

Mystery snails and small plecos have honestly been two of my favorite “clean-up helpers” in grow-out tanks for a long time, and there’s a simple reason it works. That slippery film on the bottom (and the little bits that seem to stick) is mostly a mix of biofilm, micro gunk, and leftover food that starts breaking down and “gluing” itself to the surface. When you add snails, they constantly graze that fresh film before it gets a chance to build into that stubborn layer. So instead of the bottom getting that sticky coating, it stays cleaner and the waste stays more “loose.” Small plecos can help too because they’re always picking at film and leftovers, especially on surfaces where gunk likes to collect. The big difference you notice is when you go to vacuum: the mulm lifts easier, it doesn’t smear as much, and you’re not fighting that slimy stuck-on layer like you do in a tank without any grazers. In other words, the clean-up crew doesn’t replace water changes, but it definitely helps keep the mess from “maturing” into something that’s harder to remove. #MysterySnails #Pleco #GrowOutTanks #AquariumCleaning #FishKeeping

Fire Red discus breeding pair, tending to there fry (wigglers)

Feeding freeze dried blackworms

Welcome! 👋 I’m Rick Sr. — longtime fish keeper and discus/angelfish breeder. This community is for people who want real-world, repeatable results: pairing → spawning → hatching → free-swimming fry → grow-out. What we’ll cover here. Simple breeding tank setups that work. Water routines (and why they matter). Egg care (fungus prevention + why spawns fail). Wrigglers → free-swimmers (timing + first foods). Grow-out (feeding schedules + water changes). Troubleshooting (eating eggs, weak hatch, stunting, stress, etc.) House rules (quick + simple): - No live fish sales or “DM me to buy” posts - Be respectful — we’re here to help - When asking for help, include details (template below) Help Request Template (copy/paste):Tank size:Species: Discus / Angelfish .How long set up:Temp:Filter: Water change schedule: Ammonia: Nitrite:Nitrate:pH (and GH/KH if you have it): What happened (timeline): Pics/video: My other communities / sites (if you want more fish content): - Beginners Fish Keepers (FB Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginnersfishkeepers - DiscusWhatever (FB Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/discuswhatever - FinTastik Tropical Fish (FB Page): https://www.facebook.com/fintastiktropical - PetSuppliesWhere.com: https://petsupplieswhere.com First question for you: What are you working on right now, getting a pair to spawn, saving eggs from fungus, or raising free-swimming fry? — Rick Sr. # Discus Breeding #Angelfish Breeding #Fish Fry #Aquarium Help #SkoolCommunity