Got my first Discus!

[Shive]

Well I got mty first Discus...but it's not what you would expext! This little guy is the runt of the spawn. His brothers and sisters are between 3-3.5 " and he is only about 2.5! My friend who breeds them gave up on him and he was headed to cullsville. So I've taken him in he lives in a 20gl Q-Tank. He will not eat frozen BH,BS,BW so I'm going to try to hatch some BBS and see if that works. But if he doesn't eat soon I think he's done for! I am keeping the tank at 30C but have not used any salt. I do not see any signs that would warrant salt at this time. He is just very thin and not eating! Any suggestions are appreciated!

Thanks
Mike

[DiscusDawg]

Are you just dropping the frozen food in the tank? try color bits. post and let us know whats up. ;D

[Scrappi_tt]

Seeing that he's a runt, and not eating, check for hex

[Alan]

It's a runt because it's not eating. Discus are attracted to live foods so let us know what happened to the BBS. Ask your friend what he was feeding them. You can also try live CBW's.

[Shive]

I failed to keep this little guy alive :'(, He just would not
eat anything I provided. Including BBS so I 'm moving on and getting ready for fish! I have a 40 gal long set up as a grow out ! I started the fishless cycle today. So it will take a couple of weeks. Then I can get some fish! Sorry I couldn't keep the little guy alive. But I'll do better with healthy fish!

Shive

[Alan]

That's okay, Shive. That is a daunting task to start with. It's good you're still in the hobby. ;D There will be more challenges ahead, but I believe you have what it takes to stay in the game. You have a great attitude. ;)

[liz]

Sorry to hear about your fish.Good luck when you get your new ones.