Bullying Discus

[glendale15]

hi
 
i have added five new discus to my tank after bringing them out of quarantine but i had 1 discus already in the tank. since adding the new discus the other is bullying all of them. will he stop or will i have to get rid of him
 
thanks 

 

[Electric Warrior]

What are the difference in age and size between the old and new ones?

 

[glendale15]

don't know the age but they are mostly the same size

 

[Electric Warrior]

Have you tried moving around some of the decor (plants/wood, etc) to change the scape of the tank a but? That often helps.

 

[glendale15]

ok i will try that
 
thanks

 

[Electric Warrior]

Just a thought, as it often works with other fish. I only have a pair of discus, so I haven't experienced it with them, but it worked when I had a group of angels. If they are young fish, the pecking order will likely change once they establish themselves in their new environment. If you now have six, you will likely get a pair eventually as well.