Festae ?

[MD_Festae]

I have a 55 gallon set up, and have two festaes on hold to occupy it. While at the store I noticed a couple of electric blue JD's that I like as well. All the fish are about the same size (2"). Would this be a problem housing the four fish in the same tank for a couple of months until I can get another tank?

 

[cguarino30]

hard to say. It's doable, but there's always a chance that you'd have an extra agressive one. I'd try it and keep a close eye on them all, and have some tank dividers ready.

 

[Arthur]

from what I've heard EB JD's are kind of sensitive/docile when young, and festae are bastards at any size.

They might get a long at first, but who knows how long it will last

 

[Jason_S]

my experience with festae at juvie size is that they are fairly passive but that's a heck of a risk to take, especially when you consider the average price of an EBJD. Your call but personally, I don't think I'd risk it.

 

[]v[onster_Terror]

from my experiance i wouldnt go with a 2 in ebjd the one i had got ganged up by three RTM's that were about 1" and the blue jack was 2" bummer...

 

[fishluvr12]

In my experience the man problem will be between the 2 Festae.When small and young they are not normally too agressive with other fish but are with other festae

 

[MD_Festae]

Thanks guys. I figured it would be a little to much, but wanted to hear from you guys before I made my choice.

 

[tk750s]

i wouldnt risk it. After you get that new tank, your 55 will be free for some ebjd.

 

[volcomstone]

Too risky...but once you get your larger tank (hopefully a monster!) then go get at those ebjd!

 

[balton777]

Divide the tank. They're small enough for now that they can live in half a 55g for a couple of months.