stuckinthemiddle;2287800; said:
I guess my 2 don't read the books then lol They're growing fast, but it's always possible their growth will slow down. We'll see.
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I guess my 2 don't read the books then lol They're growing fast, but it's always possible their growth will slow down. We'll see.
cool im really excited, im fixing to go get him, ill be back in about 2.5hrs with some pics!! hopefully its as big as he claims....
well that didnt sound right at all
well that didnt sound right at all
just got back with him! he's atleast 3" maybe pushing 4". he's a feisty little guy. the guy got him from a petland pretty beat up but has been treated with melafix and he's looking good, his dorsal and caudal fins are still growing back. he's the faint blue color. im hoping he'll color up a bit when he goes in the tank. im drip acclimating him now and will have him in the tank a little later after i do a WC. ill take pics when i transfer him in the tank.
I’ve been in pursuit of breeding Blue Dempseys for a bit over 2 years and have just started producing (what I consider) quality Blues…
Most people find that they are much harder to keep alive before they hit sexual maturity, which is around 3.5~4” usually… After this point they are ‘less susceptible’ to parasitic infections than as juvis.
Most people find them to grow slower than standard Dempseys, but it’s not uncommon to get a % of fast growers in a group. It’s also not uncommon to get a % of slow growers in a standard Dempsey brood. But ultimately growth rate isn’t a way to judge a fish as some of my prettiest Dempseys have been slow growing late bloomers.
Most people also find Blue Dempseys do not get as big as standard Dempseys, although my biggest Dempsey is a Blue Dempsey (9.5”
and he is not my oldest Dempsey.
Just like with every species, individual experiences will vary. Individual fish are just that… individuals. So it’s logical to listen to the average experience and anticipate something similar… and if your fish proves to vary from the norm simply enjoy the ride…
Remember, our fish are individual living creatures… not something built according to a blue print on an assembly line…
PS – You have a cute little guy. I see nothing to suggest he’ll be anything but a great fish!
Most people find that they are much harder to keep alive before they hit sexual maturity, which is around 3.5~4” usually… After this point they are ‘less susceptible’ to parasitic infections than as juvis.
Most people find them to grow slower than standard Dempseys, but it’s not uncommon to get a % of fast growers in a group. It’s also not uncommon to get a % of slow growers in a standard Dempsey brood. But ultimately growth rate isn’t a way to judge a fish as some of my prettiest Dempseys have been slow growing late bloomers.
Most people also find Blue Dempseys do not get as big as standard Dempseys, although my biggest Dempsey is a Blue Dempsey (9.5”
and he is not my oldest Dempsey.Just like with every species, individual experiences will vary. Individual fish are just that… individuals. So it’s logical to listen to the average experience and anticipate something similar… and if your fish proves to vary from the norm simply enjoy the ride…
Remember, our fish are individual living creatures… not something built according to a blue print on an assembly line…
PS – You have a cute little guy. I see nothing to suggest he’ll be anything but a great fish!
so far he's been fighting constantly with my dats, especially my silver. hopefully things settle down
