Electric Blue Jack Dempsey. Taking a chance on beauty

[RIZzoy]

So I heard a lot of stories about these wonderful fish and had to see for myself what all the talk was about. I started out with 4 fish about three months ago. I purchased them at 1 inch for a little over $10 dollars each. Since then I have gone through everything from fungus to parasites. I lost two and nursed the other two back to good health. I have also made several changes to my tank, including changing tank mates and substrates. Needless to say I have spent quite a few unexpected dollars in the past three month in order to keep these fish happy and in good health. I guess if I have any advice to give, I would say first do your research on these fish, going at it blindly can cause you a lot heartache and cost a lot of greenbacks if you do not know what you are getting into. Second try to avoid purchasing specimens under two inches. Smaller fish tend to be more susceptible to illness. Other than that, all is well and the two I do have seem to be doing great (hope I didn't just jinx myself). Lastly, don't be too proud to take advice (with a grain of salt) from other people who have had success raising these fish, there advice can be invaluable. NOW LEMME HEAR YOUR EBJD STORIES!!

video on youtube
1st day:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugSuTwY1ORo
3 mos :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3r6LsTmTBc


Remember this story reflects my own experiences and opinions.

 

[cdc]

I am going to get one when I see one in my LFS. Very nice fish.

 

[RIZzoy]

Cool.. Good luck!!

 

[TTTT]

I must have been lucky... mine is ridiculously healthy and eats great, not skittish at all...

 

[Kolkri]

I love them. Wish they had them around here. Only way to have them shiped and not cost an arm and a leg it to get several and I didn't want but one.

 

[knicks791]

Got one 1incher from Ebay 3 weeks ago and keeping it in a 10g until it can swim with the O. Have been power feeding shrimp and it seems to be doing very well. It even swims to the top when it sees me.

 

[RIZzoy]

Got one 1incher from Ebay 3 weeks ago and keeping it in a 10g until it can swim with the O. Have been power feeding shrimp and it seems to be doing very well. It even swims to the top when it sees me.

sweet!! I did the same thing with mine. power fed them bloodworms, after they got sick the two that remain have been on a steady diet of bloodworms and jungle medicated food. I feed them the medicated food in hopes of preventing another parasitic outbreak. works for me!

post any pics you guys may have of these wonderful creatures!!

 

[RIZzoy]

I must have been lucky... mine is ridiculously healthy and eats great, not skittish at all...

What does his diet consist of? in the beginning mine were on a Hakari pellet diet that did not work, I had to switch over to shrimp which didnt work either so then i went to bloodworms and thats been the best thing for them. I also had them in the tank with 2 "5 tiger Oscar who obviously had to be removed because they was constantly chasing my EBJD's around the tank, stressing the heck outta them. Man I should have done thorough research before I bought them.

THE is a picture of the HARASSER. He is in a better place now............... My brothers tank. HE HE HE!!

 

[knicks791]

FYI.... when power feeding, frequent water changes are necessary. 1 x 50+% ever 3 days in my tank.

 

[RIZzoy]

FYI.... when power feeding, frequent water changes are necessary. 1 x 50+% ever 3 days in my tank.

The size of the tank, size of the fish and the amount of fish per gallon also play a factor. Also cleaning up any uneaten food afterwards reduces waste in the water. I have two EBJDs at about two inches each in a 65 gallon tank, so I really would not want to clean out +50% of my water every three days. i'd run the risk of losing all the beneficial bacteria in the water I think. But just because that would not work for me doesnt mean it will not work for you or someone else. Thanks for the input. by the way.... What size tank do you have and how many fish?