I Thought Young Discus Are Supposed To Be Voracious Eaters?

[jayjay55531]

I just got three one-inch long discus a week ago. They seem to be doing really well, but they're not voracious eaters at all. When I put the frozen beefheart in the tank they can never find it, so I have to wave it in front of their face - even then, they usually "sniff" it and nibble a bit only. I don't get any more of an enthusiastic reaction with bloodworms or flake food. The temperature is 85 degrees, medium hardness, pH 6.5, ammonia/nitrite zero, nitrates around 20ppm at the moment but I'm just about to do a water change.

 

[TallTree01]

What's the tank size? Normally fish don't eat well if they don't have enough buddies. If circumstances permit, I would up the number to 5+

 

[techen]

Yea, I agree with tank size. Discus need fairly large tanks and insanely clean water. Most people use RO water with Discus to get prefect readings. 

 

[Mikey1]

quit feeding beef heart, they are too small for it....use a GOOD QUALITY flake or crisp food (tiny pellets)
 
give them more time to get settled into their new surroundings....stop feeding entirely for 2-3 days, let them relax
 
lower temp to 82
 
what is the tank like? heavily planted? take a pic if possible