please clear this up for me~

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my take is a 40G would be okay for a long time for an EBJD ... but once (if) it grows to 7" or more, you might want to consider a larger tank ...

I had to temporarily house a 7" port acara in a 36" wide tank, and in my opinion it just makes the tank look small ... I'd rather have the length of a 48" tank, so a 55G would be my preference ...

but yes, a 40G should be doable ... especially considering that JDs aren't big swimmers, mine tend to sit in the same spot for hours ...
 
I don't get these replies, these guys act like it is mooore then enough space. Even if it is enough space it would be the bare minimum.
 
mark377;4587030; said:
I don't get these replies, these guys act like it is mooore then enough space. Even if it is enough space it would be the bare minimum.
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yeah i know.....40gal it fine for a little bit but not for a long time....
 
mark377;4587030; said:
I don't get these replies, these guys act like it is mooore then enough space. Even if it is enough space it would be the bare minimum.
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A 40g breeder is more then enough space for life for an EBJD. First off, about 1 out of a million of the things make it to 8". The other 999,999 of them end up either dead or maxing out around 6". I'm all for giving fish plenty of space but a lone EBJD will do just fine in a 40g breeder. If you happen to get that 1 in a million you might want to upgrade later on, but you certainly do not have to.
 
jgentry;4587404; said:
A 40g breeder is more then enough space for life for an EBJD. First off, about 1 out of a million of the things make it to 8". The other 999,999 of them end up either dead or maxing out around 6". I'm all for giving fish plenty of space but a lone EBJD will do just fine in a 40g breeder. If you happen to get that 1 in a million you might want to upgrade later on, but you certainly do not have to.
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very well said I agree
 
jgentry;4587404; said:
A 40g breeder is more then enough space for life for an EBJD. First off, about 1 out of a million of the things make it to 8". The other 999,999 of them end up either dead or maxing out around 6". I'm all for giving fish plenty of space but a lone EBJD will do just fine in a 40g breeder. If you happen to get that 1 in a million you might want to upgrade later on, but you certainly do not have to.
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Well if you put him in a 40 he won't reach 8 inch that's for sure. Not trying to be a smartass but if you give them room they will get bigger then 6 inch.
 
mark377;4587482; said:
Well if you put him in a 40 he won't reach 8 inch that's for sure. Not trying to be a smartass but if you give them room they will get bigger then 6 inch.
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thats not always true. i have a friend who has a pair in a 120 gallon by themself for the past 4 years and the male is just barely 6".


IMO 40 breeder more then enough for ONE ebjd.
 
mark377;4587482; said:
Well if you put him in a 40 he won't reach 8 inch that's for sure. Not trying to be a smartass but if you give them room they will get bigger then 6 inch.
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Completely FASLE!!!!!!! I don't think you are real familier with EBJD's. Plus tank size has nothing to do with gowth. Good food, clean water, proper maintenance. That gives good growth. I promise you I can grow an EBJD in 40g breeder the same size as you could in 180g.
 
Please listen to JD. He knows what he's talking about...

Matt

jgentry;4587513; said:
Completely FASLE!!!!!!! I don't think you are real familier with EBJD's. Plus tank size has nothing to do with gowth. Good food, clean water, proper maintenance. That gives good growth. I promise you I can grow an EBJD in 40g breeder the same size as you could in 180g.
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