Jack Dempsey

Question
Hi Ron---I bought a new Jack D. (about 2" long) and put it with a large Severum and a large blood Parrot (both about 5") in a 36G tank.  It seems very timid and isn't eating much at all.  The 2 big fish are pretty much eating all the food.  Should I do something about this?  Thanks.

Answer
Hi Larry,
  Be sure that your tank has lots of "structure", namely wood, rocks, plants etc such that the Jack Dempsey has a place to hide when it feels the need.  

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