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If you are going to attempt to keep you Jack Dempsey with other fish, then you should be prepared to keep a very close eye on your tank for the first few weeks and be ready to remove the other fish if aggression ensues. It really comes down to trial and error with these fish, and be ready to have many trials before you find a workable combination.
The breeding of Jack Demspey's can be tricky when the fish are still young. As they grow, males will begin to show more spangles, particularly on their face, than females, but due to the amount of inbreeding this method is not as reliable as it once was. If you are planning on breeding Dempsey's, then the best option is to purchase several juveniles and raise them together. That should ensure that you will get one bonded pair out of the group and the other fish can be returned to the pet shop. Eggs are laid on a flat, smooth rock that has been cleaned by the parents, and both fish will take turns in guarding and protecting the eggs.
The fry will hatch in between 3 to 5 days, and both parents will continue to guard and protect the flock. Your adults will be at their most aggressive at this point and it is highly recommended to remove tankmates to a safer environment when you see your Dempsey's preparing to spawn. It is also recommended not to bother your fish if it can be avoided, as they will attack anyone or anything that entered their territory. Try not to put your finger in
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Best of Luck!!
If you are going to attempt to keep you Jack Dempsey with other fish, then you should be prepared to keep a very close eye on your tank for the first few weeks and be ready to remove the other fish if aggression ensues. It really comes down to trial and error with these fish, and be ready to have many trials before you find a workable combination.
The breeding of Jack Demspey's can be tricky when the fish are still young. As they grow, males will begin to show more spangles, particularly on their face, than females, but due to the amount of inbreeding this method is not as reliable as it once was. If you are planning on breeding Dempsey's, then the best option is to purchase several juveniles and raise them together. That should ensure that you will get one bonded pair out of the group and the other fish can be returned to the pet shop. Eggs are laid on a flat, smooth rock that has been cleaned by the parents, and both fish will take turns in guarding and protecting the eggs.
The fry will hatch in between 3 to 5 days, and both parents will continue to guard and protect the flock. Your adults will be at their most aggressive at this point and it is highly recommended to remove tankmates to a safer environment when you see your Dempsey's preparing to spawn. It is also recommended not to bother your fish if it can be avoided, as they will attack anyone or anything that entered their territory. Try not to put your finger in
!!!!!!!!! Best of Luck!!
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got some nice plants and driftwood plant and light for the tank last night stay tuned in the vid and pic section for me posting my tank 