Please post 'before' and 'after' progression pics of your EBJD's growth

[Cohazard]

We all know that EBJD's are prone to deformities, mainly head shape.

The most desirable EBJD in my opinion is one that looks like a regular dempsey (rounded face), except all blue.

The problem is, most times EBJD are sold at 1-1.5" and they all look the same.

I am hoping that by looking at before and after pics of juveniles and adults, we will be able to understand the subtle differences in the shape of fry we see at LFS and how they will develop.

For example, I usually pick out EBJD by how much color they have. But when I picked up two juvies recently, I picked them out by the shape of their face,and how much dark pigment they have on their foreheads.

Here is a before and after of my old male I lost a few years ago:

Color changed with growth:

Another color change with growth and switched to white sand substrate:

Finally, how he looked before he died at 8"

 

[Kanta]

I have some pics of my old ebjd somewhere. Mine died at 6". I learned my lesson. Won't buy another one. I'll post pics when I can find them.

 

[123456]

^ why wouldn't you buy another one?

Bad experience?

 

[ElectricBlueSeanBurch]

I loved mine whole heartedly, but when he died at 7" last month I dicided I would never own another one. I'll post before and after pics when I get home

 

[Cohazard]

Quitters! Lol

It takes patience and dedication to grow out an EBJD, but its worth it when you have a beautiful adult fish.

 

[Loves severums]

Quitters! Lol

It takes patience and dedication to grow out an EBJD, but its worth it when you have a beautiful adult fish.

I agree

 

[Loves severums]

Here my EBJD
3"


4"


5"


6"


7"

 

[GinBlack]

I lost my EBJD two weeks ago, it broke my heart he was the coolest fish I ever owned, I could hand feed him, put my hand in the tank and he would rub against my fingers, always greeted me regardless if I had food or not. Just an overall awesome fish. His pics are in my albums, can't post here directly as I am at work.

As for getting another one or not. I think I would, at first I was like no way dont wanna go through that again, but as Masuka (what I named him!) grew, he was just a stunning fish, his personality was like winning the mega millions after winning powerball!

 

[Gruff Master]

I lost my EBJD two weeks ago, it broke my heart he was the coolest fish I ever owned, I could hand feed him, put my hand in the tank and he would rub against my fingers, always greeted me regardless if I had food or not. Just an overall awesome fish. His pics are in my albums, can't post here directly as I am at work.

As for getting another one or not. I think I would, at first I was like no way dont wanna go through that again, but as Masuka (what I named him!) grew, he was just a stunning fish, his personality was like winning the mega millions after winning powerball!

Sorry to hear that, Gin. What happened? He was a looker!

 

[bbortko]

first one is from may, the second is 6 months later. Still have him and he's pushing 7' but no new pics.