jack dempsy or jewl cich.

[smprior]

so.... went to the local pet store to pick up a jack dempsy for my 55 g cich tank. When i got the i was supprised to see that they had jewl cich and j.d. is the same tank because they look the vary similar. had the dude get a j.d. for me but now that its in my tank i am thinking its a jewl and the guy gave me the wrong fish. what do you think it is and why ?

 

[Cleanbio]

FYI, that's definitely a Jewel. You should take it back and exchange it for a JD.

 

[gomezladdams]

100% jewel. nice fish but not what you asked for.

 

[lostnight]

Jewel cichlid, but you don't really have to exchange it. They command a similar price for that size. They don't get as big as Jack Dempseys, but are usually more aggressive inch for inch. They get spectacular coloration when breeding, you should experience that at least once.

 

[Nate_N_Nicole]

jewel