I just added discus to my 60 gallon tank. They all have black vertical lines on them. The lines look like natural markings, but I was told that they are a sign of stress. Which is it? What should I do?
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The vertical bar is originated from wild discus fish.
They are called stress bars.
They will be disappeared or sometimes very clearly shown.
It responds to their environment.
It is normal.
How can I get my discus in its maximum size have already keep them for about 2yrs but still looks small about 4inch but my friends looks bigger than mine..teach me pls
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Eat and grow.
If you can eat a lot you will grow.
You will grow big and fat.
How to make them eat?
Feed what they like to eat best.
Keep the water in good condition.
Frequent change water.
Hello, two days ago I bought two new discus. When I purchased them, they both looked healthy and swam right up to the front, looking eager for food. Now they are in the tank at home and only one comes to the front to eat, the other always hides behind things until I turn the light out at night. Should I feed them at night? I am afraid that the hiding fish won’t get enough food because he is still scared to come out to eat with the others.
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Yes. You can feed them at night.
In fact you can feed them at any time.
As long as you don’t overfeed them.
They are hiding at a corner. It could be caused by the environment factors.
Please refer to our web site: Guide Care.
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