Discus Fish Care - Feeding and Lighting Tips for Discus Fish

Discus Fish are often classified as difficult to care for. They can be creatures of habit and don't tolerate change well. However, they can

be kept by almost anybody with some knowledge and effort.

Feeding Discus Fish can be a challenge. They have no unique nutritional needs and can be raised on most high-protein fish food. However,

their cautious nature and reluctance to adapt to new foods and surroundings creates problems.

They have been known to go for weeks without eating before trying and accepting a new type of food.

Starving for a month or so will cause them to relent and accept a new food. This starvation period could slow or stunt the growth of the

young fish.

As a precaution ALWAYS ask what type of food they are accustomed to and have been eating. This information would go a long way

toward helping the fish to adapt more quickly to their new home.

You can always introduce new food at a later time by slowly mixing the new food with for familiar food and thereby weaning them from

the old while helping them to grow accustomed to the new diet.

While diet may be a problem to overcome lighting doesn't seem to be a problem. Although there is a popular opinion that bright lights

may bother them. However, others are of the opinion that Discus Fish are indifferent to lighting.

If you observe that your Discus Fish are hiding most of the time lighting may not be the problem it could be something else. Perhaps they

simply need more time to feel at ease in their new surroundings.

It is wise not to introduce new foods and new surroundings at the same time. Slow is always the best approach.

Remember Discus Fish are shy and sensitive to disturbance and lack of protection. They will add beautiful color to your aquarium and are

worth the nurturing.


Discus Fish Care