I have moved my 5" red pigeon discus into a smaller tank 4ft. They seem much happier in there and are nibbling at foods. I think the large expanse of the 6ft tank may of spooked them a bit. The 4ft has lots of plants in there and I think they feel safer. They now even come to the front of the tank to see me.

Maybe there is still 'hope for me' in mastering discus keeping.

Good news. Have you had a think about long term tank mates yet?

glad to hear it mate,such beautiful fish, this is what puts me off keeping em.

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Well done mate,i cannot stand discus in bars tanks[are the rivers bare in their natural habitat!!!!]f I bought two fish of a local guy how was trying to force his fish to breed,massive bare tank with 12 discus in. only bought them in jan2008 now in my planted tank with other fish including two more discus,all four are always at the front of the tank watching you!!! biggest bonous was the two discus i bought have now paired and spawned last night.they are gaurding thier eggs constantly.hope all goes well as this is all new to me!!!!!!! help?????