MadAnthony
Sun Dec 20, 2009, 05:59 PM
My tank is a 94 gallon corner tank, well planted with plastic plants and a gravel bottom. No under gravel filter.
I bought my Discus within the last two weeks, so I am new at this. I have 8 Discus in the 3-4" range. My water chem is good. I am doing three or more 25% changes per week.
Lots of water movement with two filters and a UV with a power head.
I have been feeding with two corner cones and yes, a couple of the more aggressive Discus have started to control them. Should I add food to the open water every few minutes and let them pick it from the water and out of the gravel instead of the cones? If so, how will I know if I am feeding them enough?
Lastly, Some fish have started spending all their time hiding in the back corner! I have looked these fish over closely and none have fin or tail nips at this time.
What should I be doing as far as feeding them goes and is there an answer to the hiding problem? Remove some of the plants?
I bought my Discus within the last two weeks, so I am new at this. I have 8 Discus in the 3-4" range. My water chem is good. I am doing three or more 25% changes per week.
Lots of water movement with two filters and a UV with a power head.
I have been feeding with two corner cones and yes, a couple of the more aggressive Discus have started to control them. Should I add food to the open water every few minutes and let them pick it from the water and out of the gravel instead of the cones? If so, how will I know if I am feeding them enough?
Lastly, Some fish have started spending all their time hiding in the back corner! I have looked these fish over closely and none have fin or tail nips at this time.
What should I be doing as far as feeding them goes and is there an answer to the hiding problem? Remove some of the plants?