unexpected pickup - two little rascals

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
nice electric blues!
 
peathenster;2555288; said:
thanks guys :)

They are supposed to be not as hardy as regular JDs. Any tips?

Sean - no they are in my 120g (now a grow out tank). Will move them to the 220g when they get bigger.
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They're especially vulnerable when they are less than 3". A UV sterilizer would be a good idea; these guys are prone to intestinal problems (hexameta), and the uv keeps the parasites under control. Keep the bottom REALLY clean while they're growing out, as it is suspected that they get infected by ingesting contaminated poop. If they stop eating, or start spitting out their food, you need to start treating them for parasites. There are a couple sites that you can go to for specific information about these guys - All Things Dempsey, and EBJD_Forum.

Good luck with them; they're great fish if you can keep them alive.
 
rmcder;2557445; said:
They're especially vulnerable when they are less than 3". A UV sterilizer would be a good idea; these guys are prone to intestinal problems (hexameta), and the uv keeps the parasites under control. Keep the bottom REALLY clean while they're growing out, as it is suspected that they get infected by ingesting contaminated poop. If they stop eating, or start spitting out their food, you need to start treating them for parasites. There are a couple sites that you can go to for specific information about these guys - All Things Dempsey, and EBJD_Forum.

Good luck with them; they're great fish if you can keep them alive.
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Thanks! It's always good to know WHAT I need to do any WHY I need to do it :)

I do have a UV sterilizer but it's on another tank. I have pebbles in the grow out tank, which probably hides fishy poopy a little better than sand. Will make sure to vacuum well.

I've heard something that sounds like "non-medicated anti-parasite pill" - fish food that make them "go to the bathroom". Would it help?
 
A little update - ten days now and so far so good.

Maybe I should turn this into a journal thingy, IF there's enough interest...

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peathenster;2558137; said:
I've heard something that sounds like "non-medicated anti-parasite pill" - fish food that make them "go to the bathroom". Would it help?
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Not sure exactly what that is, so hard to answer your question. Garlic is reputed to be a good preventative.
 
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