aqua-nut
01-14-2016, 10:16 PM
First, I'm new to Discus but have kept FW and reef for 40+ yrs.
I decided to try Discus, looking for a new challenge. I purchased 5 juvies from the LFS. They have been in a 20H tank for the last week while I took down a 60G planted tank and cleaned it up.
I've been doing 50% WC daily with water aged overnight. Temp has been 84-85 degrees. The tank is BB.
Four have been aggressive eaters. The only food they really like is live black worms. If it wasn't for the color and body shape, you'd think they were Piranha! ;)
The fifth fish has not gotten the 'it's OK to eat memo'. It swims over to the wriggling bunch of worms but doesn't seem to eat any.
Tonight the four eaters were moved over to their grow out tank, the 60G. I've left the non eater by itself in the 20H.
At this point I'm at a loss as to how to proceed. The lone fish does not seem to have any obvious physical issues. It swims with fins up and is active. Should I treat it? For what?
TIA for any suggestions!
I decided to try Discus, looking for a new challenge. I purchased 5 juvies from the LFS. They have been in a 20H tank for the last week while I took down a 60G planted tank and cleaned it up.
I've been doing 50% WC daily with water aged overnight. Temp has been 84-85 degrees. The tank is BB.
Four have been aggressive eaters. The only food they really like is live black worms. If it wasn't for the color and body shape, you'd think they were Piranha! ;)
The fifth fish has not gotten the 'it's OK to eat memo'. It swims over to the wriggling bunch of worms but doesn't seem to eat any.
Tonight the four eaters were moved over to their grow out tank, the 60G. I've left the non eater by itself in the 20H.
At this point I'm at a loss as to how to proceed. The lone fish does not seem to have any obvious physical issues. It swims with fins up and is active. Should I treat it? For what?
TIA for any suggestions!