dempseys

[tothna]

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]

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]

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]

If this does happen what are the odds that the 'lil guys will survive

 

[managuense-fury]

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]

I'm talking about the babies

 

[managuense-fury]

I'm talking about the babies

Sorrrrrrrry! what are the other fish you have with the dempsey's.
My best bet would be a few days to a week.

 

[tothna]

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]

Not looking to good for the babies.

 

[yourmylunch]

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