Hi there, I recently set up a 90 gallon acrylic Clear for Life. Did a fishless cycle, then stocked when everything looked great, about 3 weeks. I initially added serpae tetra (which are wonderful), and cardinals, 12 of each. I knew I wanted to have a few discus, so my temperature is 84. A couple weeks later I added four 2" juvenile discus and four small angels.
The tank was very relaxing to sit and watch when just the tetras were in it. It was very natural as they swam through the plants and rocks, oblivious to me.
Here's my concern/question: All the angels and discus do is stare at me when I'm in the room, plastered at the front of the tank, begging for more food. I'm feeding bloodworms and flake, two or three times a day - not skimping, but trying not to overfeed. It's usually gone within a couple minutes.
I'm tempted to find homes for the big fish and just stick with tetras with tiny brains so I can watch a peaceful nature scene rather than having "pets."
There probably isn't a good answer for this questions, just thought I would put it out there.
The tank was very relaxing to sit and watch when just the tetras were in it. It was very natural as they swam through the plants and rocks, oblivious to me.
Here's my concern/question: All the angels and discus do is stare at me when I'm in the room, plastered at the front of the tank, begging for more food. I'm feeding bloodworms and flake, two or three times a day - not skimping, but trying not to overfeed. It's usually gone within a couple minutes.
I'm tempted to find homes for the big fish and just stick with tetras with tiny brains so I can watch a peaceful nature scene rather than having "pets."
There probably isn't a good answer for this questions, just thought I would put it out there.