Discus in a Barrel

[liz]

Hello I put a little barrel ornament in the tank recently.One of my Discus is a little smaller than the rest and gets picked on quite a lot.It has now taken up residence in the barrel and only comes out to feed.What should I do with the barrel leave it in or take it out.

[Carol_Roberts]

You can leave it in for awhile. Be sure to pull it and rinse it out every couple of day as I'm sure he's pooping in it too :)

Carol :heart1:

[liz]

Carol Its actually quite small so it wont be able to fit in it for very long.Any advice as to do when one gets picked on.

[Carol_Roberts]

Unfortunately there are hitler discus who's sole goal in life is to rule the tank. You can do one of three things:
1. Have lots of discus to diffuse the aggression
2. Get rid of Hitler and hope #2 has a milder temperment
3. provide hiding places

To minimize aggression, 9 or 12 or 80 baby discus all from the same spawn is the way to go.

Carol :heart1:

[liz]

I am about to pick up another two Discus so hopefully that may help.They will also be smaller than the present ones.

Be sure to Quarantine any new comers

[liz]

Will Do.