how to bring discus natural colour

[amji]

hi guys,

i think to bring discus colour naturally with out using colour feeds. reson is using chemical is harm to discus. any idea to increase the discus fish color by food:confused:

[Poco]

Fish will color up naturally with age, some strains will color up quicker than others. You cannot expect to have 2inch fish to have adult color unless they are treated with harmones or they are stunted.

Tetra Color Bit/Granules will enhance color as well as paprika powder which is mixed by some into the beef heart mixes.

[TNT77]

There are alot of color enhancers that are not chemical. Astaxanthin, spirulina, paprika, shrimp/krill powder..and there are also alot of foods that enhance color. Now if you are trying to bring out color in fish that are young you will need hormones.

[Trier20]

What colors are you wanting bring out?

[amji]

i have san merah blue leopard and red and whit

[Trier20]

Astaxanthin, paprika or shrimp/krill powder would work well for you if you want to make your own food mix. Also, If you can find some sera brand food with red color enhancers that would be good too.