JD/Jag only Aquarium? Anyone got one?

[cichlid_8810]

Has anyone ever had a pure Jack Dempsey/Jaguar aquarium?

I have never seen this done before so if anyone has, please explain what has happened since you set up, aggression issues etc and provide vids or pics if you get time.

Thanks

 

[BrandonJ]

Never done one myself....I have seen a couple youtube videos of em though.

 

[FishingOut]

I have a pure Jack dempsey in my aquarium...
I dont think I understand your question. Are you asking if jags & jacks are compatible? Or species only tanks?

 

[cichlid_8810]

Sorry I didn't phrase it right now I have read it back, my apologies.

Yeah basically has anyone kept the two species together in the same aquarium?

 

[pauly187]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ZraWOgkNY

 

[FishingOut]

Jacks are usually very well-mannered fish. Jags, Usually not so much.
Ive never kept the 2 together, but its certainly possible with a big enough tank. I know some members here have the 2 species together without problems. It all depends on the individual fish in question. Heres an example of it going both ways.
Good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ZraWOgkNY&feature=related
Bad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bowdQQ3mIGs

 

[kmill]

My managuense tolerated my octofasciatum until he outgrew her, he then punished her till I re-homed her.

 

[cichlid_8810]

Thanks for the links.

I always get the impression that Jack Dempseys and Jaguars can't be bothered most of the time to fight a bit like your average Oscar so I thought maybe it could be a nice balance.

 

[TxSharker]

I have both in my tank and the jag pretty much aggravates the jd all day long no lip locking or fighting per se but he likes to wait for the jd to rearrange the gravel and plants on "his" side of the tank and the jag swims over and messes it all up. they do a little chasing around the tank but not too much. from seeing other fish of both species mine are both very laid back and that maybe part of them getting along. I think its funny they agravate each other like little kids

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[cichlid_8810]

Yeah I have seen behavior like this before. I used to keep malawis in with my male Jack Dempsey (back during my days of in-experience lol) and the malawis used to provoke him. He would be floating still in the middle of the aquarium and a little malawi would come over and just start pushing him with his head and trying to provoke him into a chase/fight.

And my friends Green Terror used to take his JD's cave when the JD would be out swimming and would sit there all proud waiting for a reaction. Maybe they pick up on the fact that Jack Dempseys just want a peaceful life and won't really fight unless in desperation.....