Does anyone have any experience with Jack Dempsey's in community tanks? What about planted tanks? What are good, predominantly non-cichlid tankmates for a Jack Dempsey? Any thoughts?
EBJD tend to be smaller and less "aggressive" towards other fish, but Ive heard different stories too. But every fish has its own personality. However, the EBJD does grow pretty slow and can be prone to disease and early death. If you would like to try out an EBJD try to find one 3+" and try not to have any other aggressive fishes in the tank to stress him out. Once it puts on some size, they become stunners with age and would make a great centerpiece fish.AquaApprentice;4817397; said:Yeah, that is about what I expected; but just would like to hear everyone's experiences/opinions on the matter; I know several people keep Firemouths as the centerpiece of more peaceful community tanks and was wondering if anyone has done the same with JD's? What about EBJD's? Are they really as different in temprament as some people suggest?
This setup is kind of interesting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G39KyS1OvxY