I took the plunge...EBJD

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Big Jay

Big Jay

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Well, I took the plunge with an EBJD in my 55 gallon Geo Redhead tank. The tank is a 55 gallon that houses:

- 2 Redhead Tapajos, breeding pair (5 years old)
- 1 L200 Green Phantom Pleco (10 years old)
- 4 Colombian Tetras (dither)

Last night I bought a gorgeous EBJD from my local fish store. Beautiful 2-3" specimen. Great body shape, great colors, and very robust.

I know the deal with these guys, so I'm being realistic. Good news is: tank is 10 years old, very well established system, very well filtered (wet dry AND canister) and has a sand bottom.

I'll try and snap some pics but I'm letting the little guy settle in. So far he's happily picking through the sand.
 
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Good luck, it would be nice to see some nice healthy full grown EBJD around. I’m trying to grow out two myself.
 
Awesome! Do post pics!!!

I’m also growing three out right now, had them since December.
 
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RD. said:
No quarantine?
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I unfortunately took down my QT tank months ago. Made a judgement call. LFS that I bought them from is probably one of the most highly regarded in the area (maybe even in the USA). Fish in the tank looked good and the fish came from their "premiere system." It's a separate system from all the other FW in the place that they put their "high end" or delicate fish in. So I feel pretty good. Have prazi on hand for parasites and salt for ich. Hopefully doesn't come to that...
 
Not all Electric Blue Jacks are whimps. Had one that lived 6 yrs. Also had a very stout colorful male for 5 yrs, until he and his long time RIvulatus tankmate apparently had a disagreement. It didn't end well for Jack. Good luck with your new Jack.
 
How long have they been available in the hobby, they still seem rare. Was asking because I was wondering how much time or generations it takes until they become stronger and more resilient. It's funny as they are a variant of one of the toughest fish around and they seem so frail from what I've heard. My only comparison is the eLectrical blue acara which have been aroundd for only a few years here but are tough little things but every time I've seen a blue jack they are very costly and look like they'd die on the way home if you brought one.
Good luck with yours, sounds like you know what you are doing.
 
The EBJD became available in my area a little over six years ago. My daughter and I couldn't resist and bought two. I doubt if the Blue Jacks will ever be as physically strong as a standard Jack Dempsey. The blues are 100% Dempsey, but lost the genetic lottery regarding strength and size. This genetic weakness allowed the Blue color trait to be it's dominate color. The Electric Blue Acara is a totally different situation, It's a hybrid. I believe it's a Blue Acara and some type of Ram.
 
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