jack dempseys?

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dempseys are skittish a lot of the time, usually if they are comfortable with the other fish in the tank, they won't be as skittish
 
Dreamsofpeace54;2204077; said:
its all about the genes, too nice looking parents = good looking fry. good diet, clean water, and a darker gravel will help show colors.
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I changed the tank from sand to natural gravel and that seemed to help darken he/her up ( it has a long pointed dorsal fin). I brought him back to the store where I got him and they examined the fish ( eyes, gills and fins ) with me and told me he seems to be healthy. But they couldn't explain the bad colouration.
 
What is your set up like?

Back ground ?

How many sides are covered with back ground?

And where is the tank placed?
 
Tongue33;2204605; said:
What is your set up like?

Back ground ?

How many sides are covered with back ground?

And where is the tank placed?
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There is a pure blue background. Only the back panel is covered. The tank is placed by a staircase and is in between the stair case and another room.

soon I'll be setting up a 125 gallon for him that will be in the other room with a lesser amount of traffic
 
that could be it, maybe it has to many people walking by and its stressed. i'd just use a black backround it should help color him up
 
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