what do they eat?

[BOD]

discus...is there anything special they need? what do you feed yours? and is there any foods i should steer clear from?

 

[jaywings19]

1. Hikari Frozen Bloodworms
2. Hikari Discus Pellets
3. Hikari Sinking Pellets
4. Hikari Tropical Flakes

I alternate #1 and #2 as staple foods. I use #3 and #4 as supplementary foods.

I tried frozen brine shrimp, but they didn't like it... and it made a big mess.

 

[BOD]

okies ne thing else people feed there discus...and as before is there anything to steer clear of (ie: i cant feed my LM cichlids (labs) bloodworm and such foods for bloat)....is there any thing like this for discus or does anything go?

 

[freddyk]

Steer clear of beefheart. It's become common because breeders use it regularly to fatten the fish up for sale, but as a long term food it's not a good idea. It encourages fast growth and a shorter life span.

 

[BOD]

yea i dont really like that stuff anyways it doesnt seem natural for a fish to be eating it....