discus hiding in tank shadows

[Kargo]

What's your substrate color? Darker substrates can make Discus feel more secure. If you've got bright sand, that might be part of the issue.

[garden]

Mine were hiding till I switched to a finer substrate. They dig rooting around in it. Also, try feeding at the same spot daily. They'll associate that area with safety.

[dawny]

Any sudden noises or vibrations near the tank? Discus are sensitive to that stuff. My guy's hiding stopped after I moved the tank away from the TV.

[Habit]

Mine did this too. Turned out the pH was swinging. You using RO water? If not, might wanna test for that.

[Lena]

Could just be their personality. Some Discus are shy no matter what. As long as they're eating and healthy, maybe they're just introverts.

[chippy]

How's the tank positioned? If it's in a high-traffic area, they might feel exposed. Try moving it to a quieter spot.