hi i'm choppers and new to the forum

[choppers]

hi there, I wonder if anyone can help me. I;ve got some angel fish, two h\ave paired up and are attacking another male, pretty much constantly. I've made hiding places and plenty of planting,but they just follow him. I have another tank with discus in, would it be best to move either the couple or the male.

 

[fluttermoth]

Best move the lone male. Although you shouldn't keep angels and discus together, as the angels are too aggressive, a single angel will be better than a mated/breeding pair, which could cause some serious upset or injury to the discus.

 

[Byron]

I agree with fluttermoth. The risk is that the lone angelfish when moved in with the discus could cause problems for the discus. It is possible that the angelfish will see itself as master of their tank.

Another thought...is there any chance the store will take the lone angelfish? This would be the best solution, re-homing it.

This is exactly what happens with angelfish if a pair forms. In very large tanks, and with a larger initial group (no less than five angelfish should be acquired at the first, and together), the other angelfish may manage, as the parents will have more fish to keep their attention. But spawning angelfish can be nasty to any other fish they take a dislike to, or see as threatening.

And, welcome to TFF.

Byron.

 

[Toney]

Howdy

 

[choppers]

hi there, I wonder if anyone can help me. I;ve got some angel fish, two h\ave paired up and are attacking another male, pretty much constantly. I've made hiding places and plenty of planting,but they just follow him. I have another tank with discus in, would it be best to move either the couple or the male.

Thanks for the advice. I've moved the lone male in with the discus today, and so far no problems, the discus are just ignoring him, and he's able to swim around at last. I'll keep acareful eye on them.

 

[choppers]

I agree with fluttermoth. The risk is that the lone angelfish when moved in with the discus could cause problems for the discus. It is possible that the angelfish will see itself as master of their tank.

Another thought...is there any chance the store will take the lone angelfish? This would be the best solution, re-homing it.

This is exactly what happens with angelfish if a pair forms. In very large tanks, and with a larger initial group (no less than five angelfish should be acquired at the first, and together), the other angelfish may manage, as the parents will have more fish to keep their attention. But spawning angelfish can be nasty to any other fish they take a dislike to, or see as threatening.

And, welcome to TFF.

Byron.

Hey , thanks for the advice. I've only had the angels for about two weeks, and I bought five. For some reason the paired up couple just hate this one, the female spawned within days of getting them. Anyway for the moment I've moved the lone male in with the discus and so far no problem s. Cheers