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ryano80
02-15-2017, 12:09 AM
I have 6 Discus that are all stunted. Some due to getting them this way when purchased, others I believe due to higher nitrate levels in my planted tank.

Regardless of the stunted growth I like my discus the way they are and want to keep them as long as possible. They seem to be otherwise healthy. 2 of them mate and lay eggs frequently. I have had them in this stunted stage for over a year and keep feeding them around 3 times per day. Question is since they are stunted can I cut back on feeding to once or twice a day? Or should they still get 3 or even more feedings?

Akili
02-15-2017, 12:51 AM
All my Discus that are a year old get only two feedings per day.

ryano80
02-15-2017, 10:15 PM
I will cut down then and try that. May be able to keep the tank a little cleaner since they are not growing anyways.

rickztahone
02-15-2017, 11:02 PM
How long does it take them to finish their food per feeding?

ryano80
02-16-2017, 11:37 PM
Never timed it. Would say around 2 minutes.