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tothna
09-14-2005, 1:33 PM
I have a male and a female jack dempsey in a 55 gal with some other fish, do they need to be in a tank by themselves to breed, or will they just do it eventually?
blacktip
09-14-2005, 2:00 PM
There is an excellent chance that they will breed in there. However, they will make things uncomfortable for the rest of the residents once they do.
managuense-fury
09-14-2005, 2:43 PM
I have a male and a female jack dempsey in a 55 gal with some other fish, do they need to be in a tank by themselves to breed, or will they just do it eventually?
They can breed in your 55 but however once they spawn they will become very territorial and could kill or injure any fish they feel is a treat.
tothna
09-14-2005, 3:45 PM
If this does happen what are the odds that the 'lil guys will survive
managuense-fury
09-14-2005, 3:47 PM
If this does happen what are the odds that the 'lil guys will survive
Depends on the size and temperment of your dempsey's.
tothna
09-14-2005, 3:52 PM
I'm talking about the babies
managuense-fury
09-14-2005, 4:04 PM
I'm talking about the babies
Sorrrrrrrry! :screwy: what are the other fish you have with the dempsey's.
My best bet would be a few days to a week.
tothna
09-14-2005, 4:11 PM
I have a 5" convict (that will probably gobble up the babies) and a 3" powder blue cichlid that is aggressive as hell and a 4" green terror that is pretty mellow
managuense-fury
09-14-2005, 4:49 PM
Not looking to good for the babies. :swear:
yourmylunch
09-14-2005, 4:49 PM
some fish i have will never breed alone and some will never breed in the comunity. feed them some earthworms from the local bait shop and raise the temp a little and they should breed anywhere. pull the babies out or put in a divider if you are woried
managuense-fury
09-14-2005, 4:51 PM
some fish i have will never breed alone and some will never breed in the comunity. feed them some earthworms from the local bait shop and raise the temp a little and they should breed anywhere. pull the babies out or put in a divider if you are woried
Are earthworms pretty healthy?
yourmylunch
09-14-2005, 4:53 PM
i have never had a problem with mine but i have had alot of problems with feeder fish but make sure you get them from a good suplier not just out of the back yard
managuense-fury
09-14-2005, 4:57 PM
i have never had a problem with mine but i have had alot of problems with feeder fish but make sure you get them from a good suplier not just out of the back yard
of course. :thumbsup: