Water Changes, Feeding, Growth, Etc.

[SPIKE88]

I have a 55 gallon set up wtih 8 JD juvies. When I bought them they were about a half inch each and now four months later they might be inch each. i have been doing 20-30% water changes about every week and half and I have been feeding 3-4 times daily. From what Ive read JD's are usually quick growers, up to 8 inches in the first year. I was hoping to have my breeding pair in 6 months, but at the rate mine are growing it will be well over a year. Am I doing something wrong? Did I get fish with bad genetics? Any tips?

 

[DarkElf]

Change the water a LOT more. The cleaner the water, the better the greowth rate...

 

[Tolak]

Kick up the water temp. Warmer water means higher metabolism, more eating & faster growth. 84F should be good.

 

[_cRaCkEr_]

They are all correct.

Plus feed them with Bloodworms and shrimp (If you can include the shell it's better) it will also enhance their colors , Flower Horn pellets (55% protein or more)

 

[SPIKE88]

Thanks guys, good suggestions