how to feed my discus when they're always hiding behind the wood when they I'm around

[papelboyl1]

every time my discus see myself going near the tank it immediately hides behind the wood and would stay there for hours. any thoughts to help my situation?

I got 2 adults + 3 juveniles in the 4ft tank.

thank you

[benico]

How about removing the wood for a start so that they can get to know you better... mine starts by hiding in one corner... now comes and swim past me whenever food is offered :)

[papelboyl1]

removing the wood is not possible and my tank is a planted tank

[lane mechtel]

adding some tetras can help, the little fish constant moving and the discus get use to movement. I had somewhat the same issue once but at the time my tank was in a low traffic area of the house, now for years I keep it in the living room I think it helps. also try not to wear any dark cloths when you aproach the tank. hope this is helps.

[Chicago Discus]

Add some more fish to the tank it will counteract the shyness........Josie

[LizStreithorst]

My guess is that there is a problem with your water quality. Make it easy on us and fill out the form.

[strungout]

+1 with good water quality the fish feel comfortable in like 2 days

[vanilla2005]

I'd do everything everyone else mentioned but also them hiding might mean that they are sick as that is a common symptom. Look into it if nothing else works