I've had a little bit of experience with EBJD's but all the ones that I've gotten were already around 2". The group that I've gotten is about close to an 1". I had five of them but lost one today. It was the smallest of the lot and hadn't been eating since I got it last week. I've been doing water changes each week and putting in a bit of aquarium salt in as well. Temp is around 78, do you think it was just stress that killed off that lil guy or am I looking at a parasite problem possibly?
EBJD Help...
- Thread starter h20cyclone
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For me personally I'd bump the temp up to 80 or 82. I find my little guys like warmer temps. I wouldn't rule out a parasite problem but its more likely a stress issue. These guys are pretty delicate at this size. Good luck with the remaining 4!
Thanks! I'll bump the temp then. Yeah it's been a roller coaster ride with these fish the past week. It was actually a wonder I got any of these fish alive. When I ordered them they arrived a day late because FedEx messed up my shipping address on the package. I lost one fish and the rest were super stressed out. This last little guy that died was almost dead when I put him in but he really didn't eat after that. It was a wonder he lasted as long as he did. The rest thus far have been quite healthy.
Its a hit or a miss, my EBJD is a oddball.I watch over him closely when I noticed he isn't even eating the food right away.Then for some reason I come back and the food is gone.He is 3 inches, so I have been lucky to pass most the issues that people are running into.
Yeah I've had a few that have been like that too. Guess I'll just have to wait it out and see. Going to get a UV tonight to help with things.