Why Beef Heart Flakes?

Raw beef heart contains collagens that Discus fish cannot process due to lack of enzymes. This leads to an indigestible layer on the intestinal wall, which allows a high prevalence of parasites. Fish fed raw beef for a longer period of time increased the presence of flagellates in the intestinal tract. In the subsequent process, the so-called Hole in the Head disease develops.
To prevent this problem, only Discusfood develops foodcontaining pure beef protein in the new Beef Hard Flake product, all harmful substances have been processed and removed. In addition, the flakes are enriched with all important vitamins, trace elements and fiber.

Frozen beef heart pollutes the aquarium water, why is the weight of Beef Hard Flakes significantly lower?

The scales are very stable. They neither fall apart during feeding, nor do they pollute the water. Nevertheless, Best Heart flakes contain only a small amount of natural binders and do not contain gelatin. This contributes significantly to lightening the aquarium and its filtration system. Water changes can be reduced, odors of protein compounds are not formed.

What other advantages do Beef Hard Flakes have over conventional beef heart?

The nutritional value of Veal Heart Flakes is significantly higher. Each package of the flakes corresponds to a large amount of frozen beef heart. It also does not require freezing, saves space and can be precisely dosed, no need to defrost.

What if my Discus have only been fed frozen beef heart food?

After a short period of acclimatization, such fish will accept this food without any problems. Any new food takes some time for your Discus to get used to it. Please don't give up right away! Give them a chance!