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hey all, I noticed today that 2 of my 6 EBJD were lip locking. As I examined further I noticed a bunch of eggs. I know they will most likely not produce fry that live, but do I need to rehome my other smaller EBJD's into another tank? I have read that the male will kill other fish in the...

Hey all, I need some help. I currently have a 90 gallon freshwater tank. I have 2 EBJD's in it and have 4 more arriving tomorrow from out of state. Tank has been set up and running for over 4 months water perams are all good except my nitrate is at like 40. I do weekly water changes of 30...

Hey all. I have my fish tank for sale and someone wants to buy just the fish. Currently the fish are between 2.5-4 inches I dont know what they are worth though. I have: Aul. Usisya Aul. Cobue Electric Blue Peacock Aul. OB Peacock 2x Buichardi 2x Juli Regani Six Stripe Frontosa Taiwan...

Do UV Sterilizers really help all that much? I have a 90 Gallon Freshwater with EBJD's and I was thinking of getting one to put in the tank to help with parisites that might become present in the water. Dont know if its really worth it or not? I mean it cant hurt right? What are all your...

Well Pledge my common pleco died last night. R.I.P. I found him today on the bottom of the tank belly up. I hate when fish die. I will never again buy a fish from Petsmart or Petco. It seems like they have a higher death rate than LFS that I typically go to.

Hey all, I have an established 75 gallon African tank. For some reason I am reading VERY HIGH nitrate levels. Between 40-80 more towards 80. I have 16 Africans in the tank, most peacocks and a pleco. I have one hang on back Magnum 350 filter and a Cascade 1000 Canister filter. I have not...

Here is what I got going on. 90 Gallon tank been running for about 3 weeks. With wet/dry and Canister filter. I do have about 4 small fish in it. My readings tonight are: PH - 7.0 Ammonia - 1ppm Nitrite - 0ppm Nitrate - 5ppm They were close to the same last night so I did a water...

Hey All, How long would you say it takes for a HOB filter or cup of gravel to develop a good colony of bacteria from a well established tank? I would say 1-2 weeks? Water temp I believe is about 74 degrees. Has 16 Africian Cichlids and is 75 Gallon Tank. Reason I ask is because I have...

Does anyone have any Electric Blue Jacks that they are breeding or have a spawn? I am currently looking to get some but they are hard to come by around here. Prob the same as everywhere else. I have a 90 Gallon Tank and am looking to get 2 or 3 EBJD's and grow them. I figure getting 3 gives...

Hey guys, Im sure you have heard this before, but Im going to try and successfully breed a good line of Electric Blue Jack Dempseys. I know it takes a while to get it right, but I figure I might as well try. I will keep everyone updated on the progress. I have the tank currently in the...

Hey all, Just wanted to say hi as I am new to the forums. A little about myself. I have been keeping fish off and on for over 8 years now. Love the little things and seem to always have to have a tank lol. I am hoping to meet people and get as much advice or help when i need it from people...