new babies ... how much to feed.

[hag]

6 new discus at about 3.5"

60 gallon
lots of plants ( all in the back drop and clear in front)
2 ... 30% water changes a week

just feeding cubed frozen blood worms for now and was wondering how much to feed. is 3 pisces at morning and at night to much? Should i feed more. What also is appropriate food?

[Eddie]

6 new discus at about 3.5"


60 gallon
2 ... 30% water changes a week


3 pisces at morning and at night


With that routine, the WCs could be stepped up but it really all depends on your water quality. Just a suggestion. Also, maybe throttle back a cube at each feeding and feed them 2 more times throughout the day so 4 or even 5 times a day. You will definitely need to watch your water then.


What also is appropriate food?

FBW are decent foods but best for once a day. I'd try a nice flake like some of the Ocean Nutrition Flakes at least twice a day. Do some tetrabits or other high quality pellet. And to give them the cake, a little prepared beefheart. You can feed them the beefheart on the days you do your WCs if you prefer. There are some quality prepared ones if you don't feel like messing around with making your own...or just make your own.


Eddie

[hag]

Thank You! My water is pretty good right now but I will be on the lookout. how can you tell if they are full?

[Eddie]

how can you tell if they are full

I can tell because their little bellies will look full. I have 2 over eaters so they look like they swallowed an almond. Anyhing larger than that will get me worried. :o

Eddie

[MostlyDiscus]

I think Bass has it right, You may want to purchase some all in one test strips, Amon,nitrate and nitrite being most important. Ph should remain steady. Ed

[hag]

Thanks everyone! do you both have a preferred test trip? Are they really all that accurate?

[MostlyDiscus]

I think thier are few out there Hag. I use Mardel 5 in 1 test strips. Better than guessing I would say. Ed