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Pics and Video => Tanks and Room setups => Topic started by: SKISWETPETS on June 23, 2012, 07:53:14 AM

Title: 75gal
Post by: SKISWETPETS on June 23, 2012, 07:53:14 AM
Finally got my 75gal pretty much ready for fish. I think i really like the look without plants for now. Next is what do i move into it. Im thinking about my Jack Dempsey's, I have 8 total that are all under 4 inches or so.... ??? ??? Yet to be determined I suppose...(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh25/roadhog1700/IMG_20120624_095428.jpg)(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh25/roadhog1700/IMG_20120624_095252.jpg)
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: Ron on June 23, 2012, 08:15:15 AM
I'd probably trade the jacks for some africans or community tropicals.
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: SKISWETPETS on June 23, 2012, 08:19:11 AM
I'd probably trade the jacks for some africans or community tropicals.
Hmm, my largest male has got such great color in him. Lots of spangle/blue spotting. I was sorta hoping to breed them and get a few batches of fry maybe. Not to mention my location doesn't really help me with the whole trading thing to much... ::) ::) Plus im kinda wanting a couple large fish in a tank again..
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: Regalblue on June 23, 2012, 08:40:10 AM
I'd probably trade the jacks for some africans or community tropicals.
Booo! 

Although,  I myself would get rid of the JD's also. I'm not particularly fond of them.
But, for you - I think they are a good New World species...  Not too hard to breed, but also not "just add water&  go"
Plus they are a nice "bread& butter" species,  that are good looking&  should be easy to unload fry.
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: SKISWETPETS on June 23, 2012, 08:53:11 AM
Thanks Blair... 8) Im still not sure yet. Just gotta wait and see I suppose...
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: Regalblue on June 23, 2012, 09:42:01 AM
BTW - the tank looks good. But, might wanna watch the highest rock to the right.  It doesn't look too stable from here.
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: Ron on June 23, 2012, 03:05:12 PM
Thanks Blair... 8) Im still not sure yet. Just gotta wait and see I suppose...
No thanks to me?!  :P

Community tropicals are where it's at! The most recent fish I've purchased???? ... Fancy guppies I kid you not.  ;)
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: robmc13 on June 23, 2012, 08:47:18 PM
The tank looks great Jim. Do you have any pics of the Jack's you are thinking about putting in there?
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: SKISWETPETS on June 23, 2012, 11:12:47 PM
Thanks Blair... 8) Im still not sure yet. Just gotta wait and see I suppose...
No thanks to me?!  :P

Community tropicals are where it's at! The most recent fish I've purchased???? ... Fancy guppies I kid you not.  ;)
Ron, I always thank you for the serious matters of course. And as far as the Fancy guppies.. That is where I started about 3 years ago, I got 2 from my tattoo guy for nothin and put them in a 10 gal tank. Then went in a blizzard to get another free tank 18 miles out. And there the addiction was born.... :P :P
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: SKISWETPETS on June 23, 2012, 11:14:09 PM
The tank looks great Jim. Do you have any pics of the Jack's you are thinking about putting in there?
I put the group of 6 in there this evening, i will see what i can do as far as pix tomorrow... But I can't make any promisses... ??? ???
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: mightieskeeper on July 08, 2012, 12:51:57 PM
Nice pictures of your jacks!
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: SKISWETPETS on July 09, 2012, 11:40:04 AM
Nice pictures of your jacks!
Thanks... Now im just sorta waiting for a couple to pair off. Hopefully.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: Regalblue on July 09, 2012, 04:40:18 PM
Nice pictures of your jacks!
Thanks... Now im just sorta waiting for a couple to pair off. Hopefully.  ;D ;D
I see both male&  female in the pictures.  So, you should have No problem getting a pair.

75% water changes every 3days ,along with a heavy& varied diet will speed up the process.

The one thing I suggest you do is - grow the fry to at least 2-2.5" before selling any. JDs can have a high deformation count.
This way you have a better chance of not selling anything with deformity. 
Title: Re: 75gal
Post by: SKISWETPETS on July 10, 2012, 12:28:37 PM
Nice pictures of your jacks!
Thanks... Now im just sorta waiting for a couple to pair off. Hopefully.  ;D ;D
I see both male&  female in the pictures.  So, you should have No problem getting a pair.

75% water changes every 3days ,along with a heavy& varied diet will speed up the process.

The one thing I suggest you do is - grow the fry to at least 2-2.5" before selling any. JDs can have a high deformation count.
This way you have a better chance of not selling anything with deformity.
Thank you very much for the information... I will definately keep that in mind... 8) 8)