Hi all,
Over the weekend I was in the local Petsmart for some supplies. I never buy fish from them or other big chains, normally, but I always look to see what they have out of curiosity.
I glanced to the fish wall and noticed that 75% of the tanks were completely empty which struck me as odd. Turns out they were clearing their inventory to remodel the fish system.
Anyhow, in one tank, there was a lone juvenile JD with gorgeous colors and the appearance of a very healthy fish. I asked the manager what was happening to the fish not sold by the date they set to clear everything and she said they'd transport them to another store etc. Looking at this beautiful fish, I took pity on it and thought, why put him (or her) through that nonsense, which would prob end in death for him.
Fortunately I have some empty tanks I'm in the process of setting up. I've never kept a JD before but I have read up on them in the past. I've read everything from they're violent maniacal killing machines to docile peaceful fish. I know how cichlids are and each has its own personality though (I'm talking about the good ol' regular JD here too btw, not the EBJD).
So, taking the chance, I bought him and have him in QT in a 20 long all by himself. Seems happy and healthy.
Here's my question: I have 130 gallon tank that I think this fish could live in... but I'm not going to take any chances and would like opinions.
This tank is primarily SA Eartheaters, mostly adult sizes, Threadfin Acara, Satanoperca Jurupari, S. Daeman, Super Red Sev, and some juvenile Red Head Tapajo...
The Tapajos are my *prize* fish, I love those guys and I'm growing out a handful of them. The other fish completely overshadow the JD in size and given that he's prob 2 inches at most, I can't see how he'd hurt the Acaras etc... and they're so peaceful I don't see them bothering him. I also have a Blue Acara in there as well.
So, do I give him a shot in the big tank after QT or no?
I have a 36 and 46 bow sitting empty that I have on stands that just need to be filled and cycled. Should I instead put him in the 46 by himself? I also have a pair of Rainbow Cichlids and a Firemouth that's tough as nails in a different tank, I was thinking I could put them with the JD in the 46 for now and have a CA themed tank...
So, should he go in the big tank, would he be ok with those fish and vice versa, should I put him in the 46 with the other CA fish I mentioned, or will he beat on them too much?
Or should he just have the 46 all to himself, and maybe pick up another compatible CA fish or two?
Or, I could re-home him. I just wanted to get him out of that situation and he really is a good looking fish. Would like to keep him if possible but will do what's best. I suppose there's the possibility that he's incredibly docile too but I won't know until I add someone to his tank.
What would you do?
Over the weekend I was in the local Petsmart for some supplies. I never buy fish from them or other big chains, normally, but I always look to see what they have out of curiosity.
I glanced to the fish wall and noticed that 75% of the tanks were completely empty which struck me as odd. Turns out they were clearing their inventory to remodel the fish system.
Anyhow, in one tank, there was a lone juvenile JD with gorgeous colors and the appearance of a very healthy fish. I asked the manager what was happening to the fish not sold by the date they set to clear everything and she said they'd transport them to another store etc. Looking at this beautiful fish, I took pity on it and thought, why put him (or her) through that nonsense, which would prob end in death for him.
Fortunately I have some empty tanks I'm in the process of setting up. I've never kept a JD before but I have read up on them in the past. I've read everything from they're violent maniacal killing machines to docile peaceful fish. I know how cichlids are and each has its own personality though (I'm talking about the good ol' regular JD here too btw, not the EBJD).
So, taking the chance, I bought him and have him in QT in a 20 long all by himself. Seems happy and healthy.
Here's my question: I have 130 gallon tank that I think this fish could live in... but I'm not going to take any chances and would like opinions.
This tank is primarily SA Eartheaters, mostly adult sizes, Threadfin Acara, Satanoperca Jurupari, S. Daeman, Super Red Sev, and some juvenile Red Head Tapajo...
The Tapajos are my *prize* fish, I love those guys and I'm growing out a handful of them. The other fish completely overshadow the JD in size and given that he's prob 2 inches at most, I can't see how he'd hurt the Acaras etc... and they're so peaceful I don't see them bothering him. I also have a Blue Acara in there as well.
So, do I give him a shot in the big tank after QT or no?
I have a 36 and 46 bow sitting empty that I have on stands that just need to be filled and cycled. Should I instead put him in the 46 by himself? I also have a pair of Rainbow Cichlids and a Firemouth that's tough as nails in a different tank, I was thinking I could put them with the JD in the 46 for now and have a CA themed tank...
So, should he go in the big tank, would he be ok with those fish and vice versa, should I put him in the 46 with the other CA fish I mentioned, or will he beat on them too much?
Or should he just have the 46 all to himself, and maybe pick up another compatible CA fish or two?
Or, I could re-home him. I just wanted to get him out of that situation and he really is a good looking fish. Would like to keep him if possible but will do what's best. I suppose there's the possibility that he's incredibly docile too but I won't know until I add someone to his tank.
What would you do?
