For those who have the Jardini with other tankmates

[greenterra]

I thought I would make a thread for the success stories,be them few and far between.I am not looking for the unsuccessful horror stories,so please don't post on that side of this already one sided battle..I believe there is enough of that on MFK and on the net itself.While success is few and far between,I believe if no one sees any success stories with a Jardini housed with tank mates(be it any kind)less people will try to achieve it.Because of this ,I believe we will see even less cases of when it has been achieved.

My personal take on the Jardini is that it needs to be with robust fish that won't go nuts at the Jar when the Jar enters its personal space(territory)This is a must as the Jardini will utilize the whole tank,often including lower levels.I believe the Jardini will be more tolerant if it does not have to compete for food and is kept adequately fed.For this reason,I feed the cichlids with Hikari gold,some veggie matter ,earthworms and some fine chopped prawns(market shrimp)My Jar is not so interested in this food.I feed the Jar whole peeled prawns,large meal worms and fish fillets.These are always fed from the top water level.I always feed the cichlids first and then the Jar about 15 minutes later.By using this process I have found there to be no aggression between the Jar and cichlids while feeding.The rest of the time the Jar is very easy going..
I also find having a fair bit of timber(cover)in the tank has somewhat helped keep the Jardini more mellow.So far it has worked for me(touch wood,it continues)They will be going into a larger tank later so I hope this will also be in my favor.I would like to hear any other successful stories,be there more out there.By successful,I mean 12" Jardinis on wards and please explain why they think it is working.

I have posted some vids I have found to have a look at for those interested.
15" Jardini and tank mates
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EEdQejBYp7s
2 Aros and a ray
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tkGzLPiTQQ8
Flower horns and Jardini
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CdP5A8m1Vmo

Also mine in my Sig.

P.S. Sorry for the large post

 

[plausible]

nice!
did the two aros fight in the end?

 

[Miguel]

I keep my Jar with 7 clown loaches, one silver dat and one sexfasciatus, with no problem. Tank with a considerable amount of wood, by the way...

 

[I31]

See some fin damage on the silver. Any chance it's from the Jardini?

 

[AwolAngler]

I must say greenterra you an inspiration man! Love your tank... my battle is still ongoing and my fingers are still crossed that it will become a sucess story. So far I've had no problems with my (currently) 6.5-7" jar with a 10" rtcxtsn 7" tsn 6"I'd shark and some gourami... though I've had to remove an oscar and 2 red belly pacu... I assumed the dwarf gourmis will eventually become an expensive feeder I have 1 giant (and am thinking of getting a pair) that I hope might make the long haul!

 

[AwolAngler]

I must say greenterra you an inspiration man! Love your tank... my battle is still ongoing and my fingers are still crossed that it will become a sucess story. So far I've had no problems with my (currently) 6.5-7" jar with a 10" rtcxtsn 7" tsn 6"I'd shark and some gourami... though I've had to remove an oscar and 2 red belly pacu... I assumed the dwarf gourmis will eventually become an expensive feeder I have 1 giant (and am thinking of getting a pair) that I hope might make the long haul!

 

[filiportela]

cool videos

 

[greenterra]

nice!
did the two aros fight in the end?

Unknown at this stage.The first 3 vids as stated ,sourced from the net.

I keep my Jar with 7 clown loaches, one silver dat and one sexfasciatus, with no problem. Tank with a considerable amount of wood, by the way...

Thanks for the reply Miguel.Good to hear there are others.In your opinion,do you think they are calmer having plenty of structure in the tank?

See some fin damage on the silver. Any chance it's from the Jardini?

I don't know.As stated the first 3 vids are from the net.If it was from the Jar ,I would expect more shredding.

I must say greenterra you an inspiration man! Love your tank... my battle is still ongoing and my fingers are still crossed that it will become a sucess story. So far I've had no problems with my (currently) 6.5-7" jar with a 10" rtcxtsn 7" tsn 6"I'd shark and some gourami... though I've had to remove an oscar and 2 red belly pacu... I assumed the dwarf gourmis will eventually become an expensive feeder I have 1 giant (and am thinking of getting a pair) that I hope might make the long haul!

Thanks for the reply.Hope it goes well for you.

cool videos

Thanks.I like the one with the Flower Horns.

 

[amehel0]

ive seen a 35cm jar with 15 cm bass(australian) and same sized goldfish, plec a massive yabby and a few yellowbellies

 

[EpiC]

Heya I have had some success with my 10 inch jardini and tank mates
I had to remove 2 small oscars because he had a go at them but hes been ok with about 5 large angels and a 5 inch geophagus cichlid.. he snaps at the angels occasionly but never really goes after them he chases the cichlid but cant catch him so its working out ok . This may be because he was introduced as a newcomer into the tank. Im feeding up the oscars and once they are large enough to hold their own im going to try them together again.
I think keeping the jardini well fed keeps him out of trouble aswell
-heres a link to a vid of my jardini... note the angel in the vid
http://youtube.com/watch?v=65AwGbnSgtM