Dymax Discus Gold Pellet Fish Food, 170 g

Sinking 2mm Pellet Specifically Formulated for Discus Fish

The Dymax Discus Gold Pellets (170g) is a 2mm sinking pellet built specifically for Discus fish, the most nutritionally demanding species in the freshwater hobby. No other food in the Dymax range names Discus as the primary target species. At 45% protein and 7% fat — the highest fat content of any Dymax freshwater pellet — the formula reflects the energy requirements of discus, which operate at higher temperatures (82 to 86°F) than most tropical freshwater fish and metabolize food accordingly.

The sinking pellet format is a deliberate design choice for the discus keeper's context. Discus are mid-water fish that hold position in the water column and feed without swimming to the surface. A floating pellet creates surface competition that discus, particularly shy or recently introduced fish, often lose to faster community tank mates. A sinking 2mm pellet delivered into the mid-column reaches discus at their natural feeding level. Krill paste and krill meal provide the palatability that makes the pellet appealing to discus, which can be resistant to prepared food when conditioned on live or frozen prey. Dymax notes the formula is compatible with live food — it is designed to work alongside beef heart, bloodworm, or frozen brine shrimp rather than to replace them entirely.

Key Features:

• 2mm sinking pellet specifically formulated for Discus fish
• 45% protein and 7% fat — highest fat content of any Dymax freshwater pellet, supporting discus energy needs at high operating temperatures
• Krill paste and krill meal provide high palatability for discus that resist prepared food
• Cassava starch contributes to controlled pellet density during the sink for mid-column delivery
• Astaxanthin and spirulina for natural all-round color enhancement
• Prebiotic bacteria (Bacillus Subtilis) and β-Glucan support immune function and digestive efficiency
• Garlic extract for feeding stimulation in recently imported or selective discus
• Compatible with live food — designed to work alongside beef heart, bloodworm, and frozen feeds
• Safe to use with other freshwater fish including guppies, mollies, and angelfish in a community discus setup
• 170g / 5.99oz trial and single-tank size

Ideal For:

• Discus keepers running a single-species discus setup of 40 to 75 gallons who want to trial the Discus Gold formula alongside or as a supplement to an existing live or frozen food program
• First-time discus keepers establishing a discus community tank who want a species-appropriate prepared pellet as the foundation of the feeding program
• Pet stores stocking the entry size of Discus Gold to give discus hobbyist shoppers a lower-commitment introduction to the formula

Pro Tips:

• Discus are slow, deliberate feeders — give them 10 to 15 minutes. Unlike cichlids or community fish that rush food, discus pick at pellets methodically. Resist removing uneaten pellets after two minutes; most discus will still be feeding. Ten to fifteen minutes is a more appropriate window before removal.
• Feed at the same time each day in a quiet tank. Discus are sensitive to sudden movement and sound. Consistent feeding times in a stable environment produce better feeding responses than irregular sessions with tank disturbance. Dim room lighting during feeding helps in tanks near foot traffic.
• Introduce Discus Gold alongside a familiar food first. Discus conditioned on live beef heart or frozen bloodworm can take one to three weeks to accept a prepared pellet. Offering Discus Gold at the start of each feeding session before introducing frozen food — and gradually reducing the frozen portion — is more effective than a direct switch.

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