Nanomedic - 2012-05-13 Hey again. So things have been really looking up in regards to my last comment there is wayyy more activity. I have done some re-arranging and have lots of plants and drift wood in now and it seems my EBJD is very healthy and active. I do however have another question now, i would like to know what kinds of other fish i could Put in my aquarium it's a 50 galleon tank and i have a EBJD a feather fin cat fish, and an indian algae eater any other suggestions???????
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Jeremy Roche - 2012-05-14 There are tons of fish you can try, but remember adding these types of fish will end up forcing you to get a bigger tank as they grow. I always liked to add Texas Cichlids with my Dempseys
Nanomedic - 2012-04-29 Hey everyone, New to the aquarien world. I have a 30g tank with one EBJD and a feather fin cat fish as long as two golden gromauis and one indian algae eater. I'm curious to know why my EBJD I have plenty of cover for him in rocks caves and plants he just hangs out in the Cave all day. But the other day I noticed the algae eater was trying to latch on to him and chases him around i bought theses algae waffers and it has seemed to help but my EBJD has been like this since i got him i do frequent water changes and everything seems to be working top notch yet no Activity from my EBJD. However when I introduced the two golden gromais. My ebjd was all over the place chasing them and such. Hopefully you guys have some suggestions because i really would appreciaite if tips or hints as to I would love to enjoy my EBJD. THANKS!@
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Jeremy Roche - 2012-04-30 Sounds like he has made that cave his territory. Nothing wrong with that. The Dempsey will however be to aggressive to have gouramis in the tank.
nanomedic - 2012-05-06 Awesome, thank you I have noticed a change in my EBJD over the past couple days he has been more active and is more freely swimming. He some times chases the goruamis around but for the most part just leaves them alone. But if I have anymore questions I will be sure to post thanks!
Andrew - 2012-04-18 I am growing out a small group of 5 young fish for display. I belive they are all males. I am wondering if I should add another to bring the group to 6, and if the males will tolerate each other given a large tank? Any advice appreciated. Cheers.
Katy - 2012-04-15 Hey.... I have a 5 year old EBJD and as of the last 2 weeks is getting a large bump on his forehead... Everyday it seems to be getting bigger. No marks, slime or discoloration just one huge bump... Any thoughts on what this could be? Pet stores in my area are useless...
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Jeremy Roche - 2012-04-16 It is pretty common for a Dempsey to grow a bump as the mature.
Tank Dwellers - 2011-11-06 I have some beautiful specimens of electric blue jack dempsey and lately they have been hanging out by their favorite hiding spot and foregoing feeding time. They look awesome ie, healthy but they have changed their habits and stopped eating. Has anyone else experienced this behavior before?
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j. yoder - 2012-03-20 Have you checked the p.h level? I had the same problem and after I balanced out my levels he came right back, eating strong and looking much healthier.
Jeremy Roche - 2012-03-20 Check all water levels. Did you recently add any fish? Appear to be breeding?
Debra - 2012-03-11 Can I put an Blue Knight Lobster with my 7 inch JD?
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Markus - 2012-03-14 I really wouldn't sugguest it, but it might work out. I've had my EBJD for about 7yrs. I got him when he was a baby and threw him in a community tank. He got along fine with my bottom feeders (DoaJo loaches/clown loached) pleco.... had him with discuss, angels. I'd think as long as your lobster had somewhere unreachable to hide he might be ok
Jeremy Roche - 2012-03-11 Your Dempsey may end up eating the lobster if it is to small.
the fish whisperer - 2010-05-18 JDs are really amazing. Sometimes I think they can understand me! If you're planning on breeding them, be sure to have the space. The male is 5 inches long and the female about 3.5 inches. They spawned twice in a 20 gal. I moved them from the fry when they were a week old. The parents now reside in their own 55 gallon planted tank. (they totally trashed the place!) Three days later they spawned again! 4th time in 2 months( they will eat the fry if disturbed too much DOH! The fry are really unique and some are blueish with vertical tiger stripes. Food is important and some kinds make your JD and most cichlids aggressive. email me at tenthousandgallons@yahoo.com subject:JACK DEMPSEY and I will send pictures. They are for sale and soon I hope to have a website up. Thanks to the economy I have lots of free time to raise the healthiest fish around.
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jp - 2010-11-16 Hi question please you said some food makes cichlids more aggressive? Like what please? Would be helping big time thanx.
andy simmons - 2010-12-17 Hey, I'd like to see some pic's and get a little info on my community tank.
Craig Wolff - 2011-04-25 Do you still have Electric Blue JDs for sale (Apr 2011)? I just lost one that I had for nearly ten years - he was quite large (8-9 inches and well over 1 lb.) and exquisitely beautiful.
Joey wilson - 2011-09-13 Please send pics and price thank you
Tery Hish - 2011-12-16 Hello. I want to get into the JDs and was wondering if you had any for sale. The electric blues are hard to find at a reasonable price, so I thought I would help out and increase the supply through breeding and lower the price for newbees to the Jack Dempsey world of BLUE!!!! Can you help?
MC - 2012-01-26 I have been wanting EBJD for a long time! Do you have any for sale?
Rodney - 2012-01-19 Yes I want to by a whole lot of ebj's.. I want maybe ten to twenty but I want at least five to be at least three inches....I am in Connecticut ...can someone recommend a Place where I can buy them from at a fair price?
Anonymous - 2011-10-22 Just thought I would point out you can't breed straight electric blue jack dempseys. You must use an electric blue jack dempsey with a regular jack dempsey with an electric blue gene.
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Charlie Roche - 2011-10-22 OK being a little niave here but how do you know that a jack dempsey has an electric blue gene? What happens if you breed two straight electric blue jack dempseys?
Tank Dwellers - 2011-11-10 Yes I agree. If you do get them to breed EBJD to EBJD they will come out with major deformities and usually die off quickly. I have not experienced this myself but it has been rumored throughout the community.
The Electric Blue Jack Dempsey is one of the bluest tropical fish, and it is definitely one of the most beautiful!
Hey again. So things have been really looking up in regards to my last comment there is wayyy more activity. I have done some re-arranging and have lots of plants and drift wood in now and it seems my EBJD is very healthy and active. I do however have another question now, i would like to know what kinds of other fish i could Put in my aquarium it's a 50 galleon tank and i have a EBJD a feather fin cat fish, and an indian algae eater any other suggestions???????
There are tons of fish you can try, but remember adding these types of fish will end up forcing you to get a bigger tank as they grow. I always liked to add Texas Cichlids with my Dempseys
Hey everyone, New to the aquarien world. I have a 30g tank with one EBJD and a feather fin cat fish as long as two golden gromauis and one indian algae eater. I'm curious to know why my EBJD I have plenty of cover for him in rocks caves and plants he just hangs out in the Cave all day. But the other day I noticed the algae eater was trying to latch on to him and chases him around i bought theses algae waffers and it has seemed to help but my EBJD has been like this since i got him i do frequent water changes and everything seems to be working top notch yet no Activity from my EBJD. However when I introduced the two golden gromais. My ebjd was all over the place chasing them and such. Hopefully you guys have some suggestions because i really would appreciaite if tips or hints as to I would love to enjoy my EBJD. THANKS!@
Sounds like he has made that cave his territory. Nothing wrong with that. The Dempsey will however be to aggressive to have gouramis in the tank.
Awesome, thank you I have noticed a change in my EBJD over the past couple days he has been more active and is more freely swimming. He some times chases the goruamis around but for the most part just leaves them alone. But if I have anymore questions I will be sure to post thanks!
I am growing out a small group of 5 young fish for display. I belive they are all males. I am wondering if I should add another to bring the group to 6, and if the males will tolerate each other given a large tank? Any advice appreciated. Cheers.
Hey.... I have a 5 year old EBJD and as of the last 2 weeks is getting a large bump on his forehead... Everyday it seems to be getting bigger. No marks, slime or discoloration just one huge bump... Any thoughts on what this could be? Pet stores in my area are useless...
It is pretty common for a Dempsey to grow a bump as the mature.
Can one EBJD fit in a 55 gallon? Or does it have to be at least a 75
55 should be fine as long as you are over stocking it with other fish.
I have some beautiful specimens of electric blue jack dempsey and lately they have been hanging out by their favorite hiding spot and foregoing feeding time. They look awesome ie, healthy but they have changed their habits and stopped eating. Has anyone else experienced this behavior before?
Have you checked the p.h level? I had the same problem and after I balanced out my levels he came right back, eating strong and looking much healthier.
Check all water levels. Did you recently add any fish? Appear to be breeding?
Can I put an Blue Knight Lobster with my 7 inch JD?
I really wouldn't sugguest it, but it might work out. I've had my EBJD for about 7yrs. I got him when he was a baby and threw him in a community tank. He got along fine with my bottom feeders (DoaJo loaches/clown loached) pleco.... had him with discuss, angels. I'd think as long as your lobster had somewhere unreachable to hide he might be ok
Your Dempsey may end up eating the lobster if it is to small.
JDs are really amazing. Sometimes I think they can understand me! If you're planning on breeding them, be sure to have the space. The male is 5 inches long and the female about 3.5 inches. They spawned twice in a 20 gal. I moved them from the fry when they were a week old. The parents now reside in their own 55 gallon planted tank. (they totally trashed the place!) Three days later they spawned again! 4th time in 2 months( they will eat the fry if disturbed too much DOH! The fry are really unique and some are blueish with vertical tiger stripes. Food is important and some kinds make your JD and most cichlids aggressive. email me at tenthousandgallons@yahoo.com subject:JACK DEMPSEY and I will send pictures. They are for sale and soon I hope to have a website up. Thanks to the economy I have lots of free time to raise the healthiest fish around.
Hi question please you said some food makes cichlids more aggressive? Like what please? Would be helping big time thanx.
Hey, I'd like to see some pic's and get a little info on my community tank.
Do you still have Electric Blue JDs for sale (Apr 2011)? I just lost one that I had for nearly ten years - he was quite large (8-9 inches and well over 1 lb.) and exquisitely beautiful.
Please send pics and price thank you
Hello. I want to get into the JDs and was wondering if you had any for sale. The electric blues are hard to find at a reasonable price, so I thought I would help out and increase the supply through breeding and lower the price for newbees to the Jack Dempsey world of BLUE!!!! Can you help?
I have been wanting EBJD for a long time! Do you have any for sale?
We dont sell them but heres a link to one I found: Electric Blue Jack Dempsey
Yes I want to by a whole lot of ebj's.. I want maybe ten to twenty but I want at least five to be at least three inches....I am in Connecticut ...can someone recommend a Place where I can buy them from at a fair price?
Just thought I would point out you can't breed straight electric blue jack dempseys. You must use an electric blue jack dempsey with a regular jack dempsey with an electric blue gene.
OK being a little niave here but how do you know that a jack dempsey has an electric blue gene? What happens if you breed two straight electric blue jack dempseys?
Yes I agree. If you do get them to breed EBJD to EBJD they will come out with major deformities and usually die off quickly. I have not experienced this myself but it has been rumored throughout the community.