Stocking a 75...

[craigthor]

Here is what we have going on.

75 gallon
Fluval FX5
Stealth heater
driftwood

Here is the deal I am inheriting my brothers JD(male) and my wife has one at work I will be getting, last I looked I think it is female. I will also have a pair of bristlenose what else could I get, I would prefer a smaller fish 4-5" max that will pair up and be quiet colorful.

Craig

 

[japes]

I'd go for a couple of Firemouth personally.

 

[mbunafishkeeper]

 

[Gourami Swami]

With a pair of JD's in a 75 your choices are pretty limited... maybe a convict pair or something. I wouldnt try another solo fish.

 

[craigthor]

Not looking for a solo fish, another smaller pair, not 100% sure the Jacks will be M/F if not I will only be keeping one male at that point what could I put?

 

[craigthor]

Anyone with experience in mixing an EBJD with a standard, If I went this route they would be the only pair in the tank other than a couple of bristlenose plecos.

Craig

 

[rmcder]

Anyone with experience in mixing an EBJD with a standard, If I went this route they would be the only pair in the tank other than a couple of bristlenose plecos.
Craig

Generally it'll work ok if the blue is bigger than the regular (they tend not to be as tough). Best combo would be a male ebjd with a female jd - Good luck sexing the ebjd, though!

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

Not looking for a solo fish, another smaller pair, not 100% sure the Jacks will be M/F if not I will only be keeping one male at that point what could I put?

I'd also look into Neets. They are smallish and could definitely defend themselves

 

[Bobears]

At the 4-5in range I agree with firemouths and or convicts.

 

[Gourami Swami]

Neets will kill the JD's. Nastyest fish i have every dealt with.