Receiving your discus shipment

Question:
When you first get a shipment of fish, Discus were a little stressed when they came in, clapped fins, and swimming fast...what can I do to help them out?

Answer:

1. The temperatures inside the plastic bag and your tank
   is different. Splash or wash the outside of the plastic bag with clean tap water.
2. Leave the plastic in the tank which you intend to put in the fish for about 30 minutes.
3. Take out the plastic bag then use a clean net to net the fish out into the tank.

Treatment:

1. Acriflavine + Salt
2. Methylene Blue + Salt

Apply either one solution above, then ..

1. Tank water level preferably about 8 inches height.
2. Change the water everyday and apply the solution.
3. Repeat the treatment for 3 days.

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