Blue Dempsey & Texas?

[sour_girl]

I really really want a Blue Dempsey. Do you think that they are too easy going for a Texas? I want to buy one or two to grow out for the big tank eventually.. but I am worried the Texas will just kill it. He is about 4-5" right now.. and I had to give away his mate b/c he almost killed her. So far the Frontosa holds its own against him, but the front is going soon...

I know JD's grow slowly, so I am worried the Texas will claim the tank and never allow any mates... But I really want an Electric Blue...

What do you think could it work? These things cost about $50 each so I dont want him to just kill them off.. thanks.

 

[sour_girl]

Does anyone have any experience with these two together?

 

[koliveira]

Mine do O.k together the tex grows way faster though

 

[koliveira]

I also have a purple spotted goby in the tank who is camera shy... He's smaller than these guys and they fear him! I love my goby...

 

[sour_girl]

Thank you!! I'll see if they have any nice stock today!!!

 

[furious piranha]

they arent really good fish to mox....the blue dempseys are really docile and fragile supposedly

 

[GoodMike]

mine live together and have for months. the texas is 10+inches and the blue dempsey is only like 4ish. just my experience.

 

[sour_girl]

I did pick up an EBJD on Sunday.. Here are pics of the lil bugger.. He/She is growing out in my 29 gallon w/the crays...

 

[koliveira]

looks good!

 

[sour_girl]

Thanks! The price was #29 for one.. 3 for 80... I came THIS close to getting 3, but I didnt have room for 3.... I have a Paroon Shark issue to deal with!!