DAMNIT... it didnt go very well

[TerrellChris2k3]

well, it seems that my larger JD didnt like the 2 new additions to the tank... i added about $20 in plants, and about $14 invested in more hiding spots... damn it does look good though (pics later) The bigger JD keeps attempting to eat them, they run, everything good for 5 minutes... then it all starts over.. so now im just gonna have to put them into their own tank... or give them back to the LFS- petsmart - anyone know if they will take fish back for credit?

So, since i cant have any more males in there, does anyone know where i can order a Female Jack Dempsey? I check alot of fish sellers and no one seems to have a female for me to order.

Thanks for the help in advance.

 

[TerrellChris2k3]

oh btw, the new additions were 1-2" smaller jds

 

[TerrellChris2k3]

welp, after thinking about it, i do have some rocks that just only those 2 could get through, im wondering if could just somehow seperate the tank through rocks... kinda like a makeshift dam... but underwater.. but still have holes so that they could go through it... that would be SWEET!.... but i wouldnt have any idea on how to make this then just stacking up texas holey rock ... but were talking about the width of a 55.... i just dont know;

 

[Fruitbat]

Gak! Putting smaller male Jack Dempseys in with a larger male is a recipe for trouble! In fact....that's true for MOST of the Central and South American cichlids. The idea of a dividing wall in your tank is interesting but in a 55 gal I have a feeling that a stack of rock that high would be pretty unstable.

The PetCos in my area (Dallas) won't take back fish for credit. Might want to consider putting your little males in a different tank....but they'll start fighting each other eventually too.

I've seen quite a few hefty Jack Dempseys up here lately for sale...I'll poke around and see if I can find any females. How big is your male?

 

[TankGirl]

If you get some rock and before it gets wet in the tank silicone seal it together in a wall arrangement. Be careful about measuring so that it will be sure and fit flush up against each wall of the tank (about 12" if it is a standard 55) but not too tight. You will be surprised at how sturdy you can make a rock arrangement using aquarium sealant. It needs to dry for a couple of days before it goes in.

Good luck!

 

[BrianNY]

Wow, I'm sure that would look cool, but a lot of work and time. Why not just buy a standard tank divider and try and grow out your smaller JDs?

 

[e-cat]

a 55 is way too small for 3 jds mabey try one male and 1 female.

 

[christerrell2k3]

hes about 5-6 inches.... i put the other 2 in the 29... guess im gonna have to decorate theirs... but ill be happy too damnit... im gonna make that tank a plant haven.

 

[christerrell2k3]

yeah, i would love to have another JD female in with the other... it just seems that all of these lfs's are numb when i ask them "Do yall have any female Jack Dempsey's in? or if not, when? and if you dont know that may I special order one?

then they go into detail about how they buy them from breeder and they have no clue on what sex's they get in...

 

[TankGirl]

They don't call 'em Jack Dempsey's for nothin....

 

[christerrell2k3]

oh goood call...

 

[christerrell2k3]

well, what else you think could go in there, i would like to have atleast another colorful fish but i must stay in the safety zone... what would yall suggest going in there? same size convict?

 

[ferret]

Chris ;P Not to be rude or anything but I really think you should stick to one account or the other You confuse my switching back and forth.

 

[christerrell2k3]

ahah sorry, TerrellChris2k3 is when im at work.... ChrisTerrell2k3 is when im at home... i just noticed that... ill get that done to where im ChrisTerrell2k3 at all time... alrighty, just put it tons of moneyworth and java ferns in the 29 gallon... the 2 dempseys seem to be just swell.... as everyone else....

Now, onto a major decision... all i want to do for the next 3 months is only put in a Female JD in the big tank with big poppa... anyone know where i can order one?

 

[Fruitbat]

Was at a local fish store here in Dallas today....saw a whole tank full of medium sized (4" +) Jack Dempseys, including a number of females. Long way to drive to get a Jack Dempsey though!

 

[christerrell2k3]

which local store... it might need to be done.