Proper Tachnique for Feeding Frozen Bloodworms

There are proper techniques for feeding discus fish. I will begin with frozen bloodworms as this is an all time favorite. I feed my discus Hikari Frozen Bloodworms at least once a day. If improper techniques are used it is possible to training the discus to become aggressive eaters, setting up a scenario of overeating and bloat. Frozen blood worms should never be fed with a worm cone designed for live worms. This causes the discus to compete with each other to get the food. Usually the largest and prettiest discus will get the most worms. Eventually that prized discus fish will overeat and suffer the consequences.
The proper method for feeding frozen bloodworms is to place a small amount of tank water in a container. Drop the bloodworms into it and allow to thaw for a few minutes. Then pour the worms into tank. They should be spread all over the aquarium. Discus fish eat at the surface, mid level and most importantly like to take their time and graze off the bottom at their leisure. However,if bottom feeders are in the tank, the discus will usually not eat off the bottom. This eliminates their main feeding area. Bottom feeders should not be in the discus tank. Similarly, angel fish eat so aggressively, bloodworms will never make it to the bottom. Therefore, angel fish are not a good choice for the discus fish aquarium.
The full discus experience cannot be enjoyed if angel fish or bottom feeders are in the discus tank. Seeing a school of discus fish leisurely grazing along the bottom is a sight to behold. With a little planning you can create the perfect environment for discus fish. By using proper feeding techniques you will see less aggression and have content, happy discus fish.