EBJDs need tankmates

[AquaGuysWV]

I just ordered 3 inch electric blue jack dempseys. I 'm looking for one or two more cichlids to go in to my tank. I'm think a green terror and/or a Blue Gene Jack Dempsey. What do you guys think
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[Fish sticks]

I just ordered 3 inch electric blue jack dempseys. I 'm looking for one or two more cichlids to go in to my tank. I'm think a green terror and/or a Blue Gene Jack Dempsey. What do you guys think
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[Citrinellus]

EBJDs are pretty delicate, especially at a smaller size. From my experience they don't handle stress well. Just keep him solo with possibly some bottomfeeders like a pictus cat or cories.

Edit:Fish sticks why did u bump is after 12 minutes after it was first posted?

 

[Toby_H]

I agree with MM

Wait until the fish comes in before you get anything to add to the tank... let him settle in and get a feel for the Blue Dempsey... Then make decisions on tankmates...

In general, Blue Dempseys are pretty mellow fish. More aggressive Cichlids like Green Terrors will most likely stres them out. I suggest looking at Geos, Acaras, Firemouthes and other more mellow Cichlids as possible future tankmates...

 

[LowCel]

Off topic but where in WV are you? I live ten miles north of Charleston and work at the capital complex.

 

[AFelony]

Just some info I have mine with a Red Terror that is about half an inch smaller than my EBJD. The Demsey is prob a little over 2 inches now and he is agressive. They are good together.

 

[AquaGuysWV]

Thanks for the reply guys. I'll wait and make for a little while before I add anything else.

Lowcal I live in Morgantown but I just graduated so I'm moving back to Martinsburg.

 

[Fish sticks]

EBJDs are pretty delicate, especially at a smaller size. From my experience they don't handle stress well. Just keep him solo with possibly some bottomfeeders like a pictus cat or cories.

Edit:Fish sticks why did u bump is after 12 minutes after it was first posted?

Lol just tryin to help my buddy get some info and tryin to keep his post up top on the new post because people post so much on here =)

 

[Toby_H]

Just some info I have mine with a Red Terror that is about half an inch smaller than my EBJD. The Demsey is prob a little over 2 inches now and he is agressive. They are good together.

A Red Terror is not a good tankmate for a Blue Dempsey... at 1.5" & 2" they have not developed their territorial natures, but as they mature you will see this for yourself. Best of luck.

 

[Cookinit]

Are Blue or Bolivian Rams good long term tank mates for a single EBJD?