Hi from Melbourne Australia

[jimstreet]

Hi there, I have just taken delivery of 4 Forrest Discus for my 48x20x18 tank. It also has 14 Cardinals and 2 Bristlenose.

Hoping to learn some stuff and pinch some good ideas.

Thanks in advance for your help.

http://blkmav.com/fish/di201014.jpg

[discuspaul]

Welcome to the forum, Jim - glad to have you aboard. We have many 'down under' members.

[jimstreet]

Thanks discuspaul, there are a lot of great posts here!

[shijoong]

You tank looks very nice. I hope your discus like you tank.

[jimstreet]

Finally managed to capture a picture with all 4.

http://blkmav.com/fish/discus061114.jpg

[jimstreet]

After 3 weeks of getting along fine, the larger 2 of the 4 have decided that today is biffo day. I come home to find them constantly fighting/chasing each other and they both have split fins and marks on their body. Is this something that will go away quickly or should I separate them asap?

[discuspaul]

Jim, you're seeing a natural progression of the pecking order establishment, which can at times be more serious than it should be when keeping just 2, 3, or 4 discus.
Add a couple more discus to dissipate the aggressive behavior, and make it more acceptable. Don't neglect to QT if you do that.
All the best.

[jimstreet]

Thanks Paul, looks like I need to accelerate adding some more discus.

[musicmarn1]

best of luck with these, look forward to seeing your progress :D

[jimstreet]

Latest pic with a new edition, a Forrest Flamingo Throwback.

http://blkmav.com/fish/dt201114.jpg

[jimstreet]

I've now removed the air diffusers added some river stones to the tank. I need to get the blackbeard under control too...

http://blkmav.com/fish/tankrocks.jpg

[Surfnturf]

Nice tank! I have just added my second discus to my 20 g long. They seem to get along fine most of the time except right after feeding. I usually cut the lights out and they chill out.

[jimstreet]

A lot has changed in 6 months :)

http://blkmav.com/fish/tank240515.jpg

[rickztahone]

Looking very nice. TFS

[discuspaul]

Yes it is looking very nice. How's the pecking order 'pushing & shoving' working out ?

[jimstreet]

How's the pecking order 'pushing & shoving' working out ?

All sorted, they now have the odd nip at each other but that's about it.