thanks for the support ham. i've introduced 4 jewels, and i'll be keeping a strict eye on them. in case the rifts become too great for them to handle, i'll return them. i don't have the choice of upgrading so soon.
Interesting observation jay. could you include the size of the tank with the convicts and jewels please? I'm pretty sure i'll have to return 2 if and when a pair forms. in a 10g i don't have the space to introduce dithers. so for the time being the jewels will serve as their own dithers. there are no problems regarding hiding, they are all curious and outgoing fish, and have established a hierarchy in a short while. there doesn't seem to be any sexual advances yet, or none that i can decipher. but as they mature, i'm sure i'll have to introduce dithers in the form of danios or others. but that's strictly after i return two.
does anyone have an idea about the courting behavior of jewels? jay?
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i have no intention of risking a pet's health too. at the first instance that the tank becomes a warfield, i'm going to return them or take appropriate measures. thanks again for your help.
Interesting observation jay. could you include the size of the tank with the convicts and jewels please? I'm pretty sure i'll have to return 2 if and when a pair forms. in a 10g i don't have the space to introduce dithers. so for the time being the jewels will serve as their own dithers. there are no problems regarding hiding, they are all curious and outgoing fish, and have established a hierarchy in a short while. there doesn't seem to be any sexual advances yet, or none that i can decipher. but as they mature, i'm sure i'll have to introduce dithers in the form of danios or others. but that's strictly after i return two.
does anyone have an idea about the courting behavior of jewels? jay?
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VC, i didn't ask for advice. i put forth a list of cichlids and my limitations. its upto me to decide whether i follow the extra "advice" i get along the way. besides, while keeping fish for twenty years has provided you with a great deal of experience, i believe its impossible for you to gather all that is to know about cichlids. so, you'll have to excuse me if i decline your advice.triazole said:i'd like to know about personal experiences, preferences, and ideas. thanks in advance for your help.
i have no intention of risking a pet's health too. at the first instance that the tank becomes a warfield, i'm going to return them or take appropriate measures. thanks again for your help.