Fish tank size for your discus

Discus tank size and discus not eating

Question:
"Nice Site and nice photos of discus...I have 4 discus in a 15-gallon aquarium. I'm new in taking care of discus and i like to find out how to properly feed them. I bought discus bits and they don't seem to like it. Please advise me on these..thanks. "

Answer:

1. A tank of 15 gallons of water is too small to raise discus.
   It's about 24"x12"x16", 1 inch of fish to a gallon of water. (Maximum)
   4 fishes of 3" is the maximum. They are staying in the flat.
   Fish tank sizes information
2. Why don't you offer them a better environment.
   The water quality changes very much as you have little water.
   The water easily polluted.
   With this water they feel not comfortable.
   How you expect them to eat?
3. The fish easily gets frightened. They live in fear.
   Most of the time they hide at the end cover.
   They refuse to eat.
4. Check the water quality. Change water daily.
5. Feed the live food after water changed. Little bit at a time.
6. Feeding dry food you need to train them at their top form.

 

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