Growth Rates of Babies

[Jiffy]

Hi,

Would appreciate it if someone can tell me what is the growth rate of baby discus. I currently have a batch of red and whites that is about 6 weeks old. They are about the size of a 5 cent coin. Is this the right size for a 5-6 weeks old. They just look stunted to me.

I've got another batch of red & whites (from 2nd spawn) that is with the parents at the moment and they seem to be catching up to the older ones.

Regards

Jeff

[azzakat]

sounds right to me

[mcloughlin2]

Yes it isnt to bad ... Try doing a few extra waterchanges a week to speed up their growth .. :wink:

[Ben]

Hi Jeff,

Feed them plenty of protein rich foods and water change a minimum of once per day!

This stage is the hardest of all when breeding/growing discus. If they are not fed correctly and WC often their growth slow's down and may not grow to 'dinner plate' size discus when adult.