Rachel,I do have a cone feeder, but the worms don't seem to fit through it well. I have started feeding pellets at the same time I feed worms. I am dropping them into densely planted areas for the cories, while the discus feed predominantly in the foreground. I do plan on adding 20 or so tetras/rasboras, I just haven't decided which type would be best yet. Any suggestions other than cardinals?
The worms should be thawed prior to putting them into the feeder. They will fit through...the discus will blow at them and stir them up enough to be able to suck them out through the holes.I do have a cone feeder, but the worms don't seem to fit through it well. I have started feeding pellets at the same time I feed worms. I am dropping them into densely planted areas for the cories, while the discus feed predominantly in the foreground. I do plan on adding 20 or so tetras/rasboras, I just haven't decided which type would be best yet. Any suggestions other than cardinals?
FWIW you are probably going to want to avoid feeding cones in your tank. If I remember right you purchased pretty vastly different sized discus and put them into the same tank. This means that the larger discus won't allow the smaller discus near the cones so the smaller ones get less food and become stunted. In your case you want to feed only what they will eat in 5-10 minutes, but you want that food to be spread out as much as possible so each fish gets their share. Thaw your frozen food before putting it into the tank to ensure this.Rachel,
I have Lee's Large Cone Worm feeder, and it works great with Hikari's Frozen Blood Worms. Fits very well, and keeps the discus occupied. I had to get another, because 10 Discus attacking one cone, is just too much!
They're $2 a pop around here, so not a bad investment at all. I was tired of having to shut off my filter everytime I was feeding worms.
As for tank-mates, Cardinals! :lol:
Nope, all purchased at the same size, and though there is slight difference they are all pretty much the same size. I got the at about 2", they are nearly 5" now.right you purchased pretty vastly different sized discus and put them into the same tank