lip fighting ????

[andyonhigh]

One of my Discus about 10cm Golden Melon and a smaller one around about 7cm Golden Pigeon are very aggressive towards each other. Chase each other around the tank and start lip locking (im sure they are not kissing either) what if anythink can I do? Ive tried seperating them putting them into seperate tanks, but as soon as they get back together they are back at it.
Please help
Cheers Andy

[Merrilyn]

Andy, I think you've got two of the same sex discus (not necessarily males, could also be females) and they are sorting out who will be the dominant fish in the tank.

Sometimes they get it sorted, and sometimes they never do. If you're going to separate them, then it has to be for about 3 or 4 weeks. These guys have a long memory. Then, before you put the other fish back into the tank, move all the plants and driftwood arounds, so there is no defined territory any more. That MAY help. :?

[andyonhigh]

Thanks for the advise Merrilyn ill move the Golden Melon the bigger one of the two first thing tomorrow. Once again thanks very much
Cheers Andy