Growing Out 7 Juvies

[FlyNowPrayLater]

Hey guys, I have kept discus for a few years now but I only ever bought 6+ inch adults, I'm trying my hand at growing these 7 Juvies. These are all Uncle Sams Discus and the following is my feed/water change routine along with some pics.
Ok so I feed 4 to 5 times a day, pellets, flake food for the first 3 or 4 feedings and beef heart at night, frozen blood worms occasionally. I change 50 to 70 percent of the water every other day. I have heard and read that growing discus is very difficult. Do you guys have any advice on my routine. The guy at Uncle sams said 25% once or twice a week. has anyone had success growing Juvies? will once a week water changes grow them out or am I on the right track with my routine. Thanks in Advance!

 

[Hendre]

You're on the right track for sure, lots of food, lots of clean water. I would skip the beefheart, it significantly shortens the lifespan of the fish.

And welcome to MFK!

 

[decoy50]

I'd make sure I only fed beefheart on water change days as any leftover can foul your water quickly. Your water change schedule sounds good for juvies, you can scale it back some in a few months when your fish are adult size. Try to mix in some freeze dried foods - freeze dried blaxkworms & brine shrimp cubes are the best way to go. You can stick them to the glass and the discus will peck them off

 

[fishguy1978]

I’m with Hendre skip the beef heart there are so many high quality prepared foods that you could feed instead. As well as frozen brine shrimp or blood worms.