Hey all,
Been a while since I’ve been on this forum. Happy to be back
A couple days ago, I purchased a group of 5 juvenile 3 inch discus from a local breeder. They were labeled as brilliant blue/turquoise discus. They are said to be around 4 months old and the breeder said he does 75 percent auto drip water changes daily.
These discus are acclimating nicely to my 30 gallon quarantine/grow out tank. Eating freeze dried bloodworms and granule discus pellets on the first day.
For those experienced discus keepers out there, I want some insight as this is my first time keeps discus:
1) how often/how much do you feed (at this current size)
2) how often do you change water and how much (currently planning on doing 15-20 percent water changes 1-2 times a week)
3) What temperature is best for growth and color (my tank is set at around 82-85 F)
Also, when doing research on discus, I found that looking at the shape and eye body ratio you can determine if they are stunted. Compared to adults, their eyes are def a bit bigger. Are these fish stunted/slightly stunted? I did purchase these from a really reputable breeder and I am not sure if the eye to body ratio at the moment can be attributed to the fact that they are still juveniles. I am hoping these discus can still reach close to potential and get 6-7 inches In diameter.
Please any discus owner out there let me know what you think and if you could answer some of my questions above, would be appreciated
Been a while since I’ve been on this forum. Happy to be back
A couple days ago, I purchased a group of 5 juvenile 3 inch discus from a local breeder. They were labeled as brilliant blue/turquoise discus. They are said to be around 4 months old and the breeder said he does 75 percent auto drip water changes daily.
These discus are acclimating nicely to my 30 gallon quarantine/grow out tank. Eating freeze dried bloodworms and granule discus pellets on the first day.
For those experienced discus keepers out there, I want some insight as this is my first time keeps discus:
1) how often/how much do you feed (at this current size)
2) how often do you change water and how much (currently planning on doing 15-20 percent water changes 1-2 times a week)
3) What temperature is best for growth and color (my tank is set at around 82-85 F)
Also, when doing research on discus, I found that looking at the shape and eye body ratio you can determine if they are stunted. Compared to adults, their eyes are def a bit bigger. Are these fish stunted/slightly stunted? I did purchase these from a really reputable breeder and I am not sure if the eye to body ratio at the moment can be attributed to the fact that they are still juveniles. I am hoping these discus can still reach close to potential and get 6-7 inches In diameter.
Please any discus owner out there let me know what you think and if you could answer some of my questions above, would be appreciated
