75gal

[SKISWETPETS]

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...

[Ron]

I'd probably trade the jacks for some africans or community tropicals.

[SKISWETPETS]

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..

[Regalblue]

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.

[SKISWETPETS]

Thanks Blair... Im still not sure yet. Just gotta wait and see I suppose...

[Regalblue]

BTW - the tank looks good. But, might wanna watch the highest rock to the right.  It doesn't look too stable from here.

[Ron]

Thanks Blair... Im still not sure yet. Just gotta wait and see I suppose...

No thanks to me?! 

Community tropicals are where it's at! The most recent fish I've purchased? ... Fancy guppies I kid you not. 

[robmc13]

The tank looks great Jim. Do you have any pics of the Jack's you are thinking about putting in there?

[SKISWETPETS]

Thanks Blair... Im still not sure yet. Just gotta wait and see I suppose...

No thanks to me?! 

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....

[SKISWETPETS]

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...

[mightieskeeper]

Nice pictures of your jacks!

[SKISWETPETS]

Nice pictures of your jacks!

Thanks... Now im just sorta waiting for a couple to pair off. Hopefully. 

[Regalblue]

Nice pictures of your jacks!

Thanks... Now im just sorta waiting for a couple to pair off. Hopefully. 

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. 

[SKISWETPETS]

Nice pictures of your jacks!

Thanks... Now im just sorta waiting for a couple to pair off. Hopefully. 

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...