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Fish Forum - Jack Dempsey Fish ProfileenSun, 22 Nov 2009 02:59:01 GMTvBulletin60http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/images/misc/rss.jpgFish Lore Tropical Fish and Aquarium Forum - Jack Dempsey
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10 Gallon Tank: Cuddles Planning
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:33:52 GMTCuddles my JD is around one or two months old. He's in a 10g tank right now. I'd guess he's around 1/4". He's still black/white striped. I'm planning on putting him in a 55 in the spring. Will be need to be upgraded to a 20g or a 29g before then? I just want to make sure I have a tank ready if he will.
Thanks everyone!
]]>Jack Dempseybolivianbabyhttp://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/58118-cuddles-planning.htmlQuestion: 35 Gallon Heater in a 60 Gallon Tank?
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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:36:03 GMTI am getting ready to purchase a 60 gallon tank for my Jack Dempsey. I currently have a 35 gallon RENA Smartheater in my 30 gallon long tank. My...I am getting ready to purchase a 60 gallon tank for my Jack Dempsey. I currently have a 35 gallon RENA Smartheater in my 30 gallon long tank. My question is if I set the heater at a higher temp will it work for the larger tank. Eg. 35 gal heater set at 87 degrees in a 60 gallon tank=80 degrees???
]]>Jack DempseyRattliffc12http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/58006-35-gallon-heater-60-gallon-tank.htmlQuestion: Acclimating to the Light
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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:33:29 GMTMy Jack Dempsey is making great steps. He now swims all over the tank. The thing is, he is mostly only active when the hood light is turned off. I...My Jack Dempsey is making great steps. He now swims all over the tank. The thing is, he is mostly only active when the hood light is turned off. I would have thought with him being an older fish that he would have been used to a light on. When I turn the light off he immedietly comes out (even if I am standing right infront of the tank). He also hits the food the instant it touches the water when the light is off, and will not eat if the light is on. I want to acclimate hime to the light but I am not sure exacly how to do it. As of now my routine is to turn the light on when I wake up at 7am and leave it on until I go to bed around 1am, when i turn it off. If anyone has experienced this I would appreciate any information. I have had him for three weeks now, by the way.
Also just a sidenote, new 60 gallon tank is on way for him to have all to himself!!!!
pH:7
Temp:80
Nitrates: 15
Nitrites:0 ammonia:0
]]>Jack DempseyRattliffc12http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/57593-acclimating-light.htmlJD size
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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:59:58 GMTHi, I am new to JD's. I have a male JD about 4" long and just bought 4 JD's about 2" long 2 Salvani 2" long. Do you think the small fish will be alright or should I try and seperate them? They have been in the tank for an hour with no problems. For right now they are in a 30 gallon tank. They are going to be moved into a 55 gallon tank in the next month or so. Thank you for your time. Lee:;f
]]>Jack DempseyLee.Fhttp://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/57500-jd-size.htmlsick jack dempsey help
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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:37:25 GMT:;saberJack Demsey has a closed Gill ,and the other one is swelling from over working and he hasn't eaten in 4 days ???:;dk:-\ Tanks has been set up for 1 year and regular water changes ,I recently added some Comet gold fish from PJ's pets in PICKERING Ontario ,this pet store said Jack Might eat them as food but he must of known they were not well ,My two big Gold feeders developed like a fungus all over their body's ,I tried tank buddies parasite remover but the Feeders were the first to die ,it was horrible to watch them go and I was mad at PJ's Pets ,their was no sign of parasites on the Comets So I moved them ( 8 Comets) in my sword tail tank ,(BIG MISTAKE ) then they developed Ick,that I'm still treating Swords every 24 hrs with Ick Meds and water changes ,the swords are just hanging on to life but Jack is not improving either ,he is just remaining the same ,Sitting on the corner and hiding ,I did watch him for a while out of sight ,that's when I saw him rubbing his closed gill on the rocks on bottom of tank and also scraping gill on upright rock as he swam past ,he wont do it while I'm watching, I just started treating Jacks tank with Ick cure 1 day ago ,hoping that's what he also has ,its hard to see anything on Jack ,just two small round Beige marks on his dorsal fin , any one know what else I can do for Jack Demsey :;dk ,(VERY SORRY I DONT HAVE TO MANY SPECKS ON THE TANK I KNOW THAT IS ALSO IMPORTANT )
]]>Jack Dempseypablowdidithttp://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/57465-sick-jack-dempsey-help.htmlQuestion: Floating Horizontally????
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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:45:34 GMTMy Jack Dempsey hides in his new Terra Cotta Pot but he is hiding (floating) horizontally on the top, inside, of it. He seems healthy and when...My Jack Dempsey hides in his new Terra Cotta Pot but he is hiding (floating) horizontally on the top, inside, of it. He seems healthy and when realizes he is discovered he swims out. Is this normal? He also comes to the top of the tank and floats next to the glass at about a 45 degree angle. He is still very shy and does not get excited at feeding time, will not eat until I am out of room and lights are off.
PH-7
Nitrates-0
Nitrites-0
Temp-78
Ammonia-0
Tankmates-none
Setup- tank (4 months) him(1.5 weeks)
]]>Jack DempseyRattliffc12http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/57301-floating-horizontally.htmlUpdate on Rattliff Jack Dempsey
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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:48:40 GMTThank you all so much for your help! He is already beginning to come out and wonder about. Although, I am beginning to wonder if he is in fact a...Thank you all so much for your help! He is already beginning to come out and wonder about. Although, I am beginning to wonder if he is in fact a pure blod Jack Dempsey, given the large bridge on his nose. Never-the-less, I love him. He is perfect. Unfortunatly he is older and without knowing his age he may already be on his final days (hope not). Bellow are some new video of him where you can see his colors clearer. Thank you all again.
]]>Jack DempseyRattliffc12http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/57102-update-rattliff-jack-dempsey.htmlQuestion: Flower Potts...Good or Bad
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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:12:54 GMTAs you all know Jack Dempseys love to burrow in a cave like formation. The problem that I am having is finding an object large enough for my 9" Jack Dempsey. I have seen many pictures of aquariums containing large flower potts providing this cavernous appeal. My question is if you find these potts safe for aquarium use? I have hear rumors that they might possibly leak toxins into the tank causing harm to your fish. If you have any information, or experience with this situation, I would appreciate your knowledge on the matter.
Rattliff
]]>Jack DempseyRattliffc12http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/57076-flower-potts-good-bad.htmlQuestion: New Jack Dempsey-need some advise
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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:54:58 GMTI just got a new Jack Dempsey. He is in a 30 gallon long by himself. I bought him at an older age, unsure what his actual age is but he measures at...I just got a new Jack Dempsey. He is in a 30 gallon long by himself. I bought him at an older age, unsure what his actual age is but he measures at 9inchs. I introduced him to the tank Monday evening, it is now Saturday. I floated him for around 20 mins in bag in tank to acclimate him to water. The problem I am having is that he is extremily shy. I realize that most of you will say that he is in a tank that is too small but I asure you this is not a regular 30 gallon and he has tons of swimming room. He does not get excited at feeding time (I put food in and he does not eat until nobody is in room and lights are off), he lays on bottom behind log with abdominal fins touching gravel, and he will occasionally come out and float at 45 degree angle to side (maybe displaying colors). He was very active at the store and loved feeding time. Is this normal, will it just take more time for him to acclimate?
PH: 7
Nitrites/Nitrates:0
Filter: Rena Filstar XP2
Food: Hikira pellets, occasional minnow, occasional criket
*Air pump with stones
______Thank you for your time and any advice would be helpfull_______
]]>Jack DempseyRattliffc12http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/57075-new-jack-dempsey-need-some-advise.html55 Gallon Tank: Dither Fish
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:04:24 GMTI got a pair of JD's from a friend a little over a month ago. They've always been shy, but before my friend rescued them, they had been in REALLY POOR conditions. I put two female cons in the JD tank because the cons were getting beat up (literally) in my 75g Malawi tank.
Since I've put the two cons in the tank (about 4 hours ago), the JD's have been coming out A LOT MORE. I've seen them outside their caves more in the last 4 hours than I have in the last two months.
I just thought it was kinda funny because I never thought of cons as dither fish:;laughing. Mine are usually better at starting trouble than making other fish feel safe;)
]]>Jack Dempseybolivianbabyhttp://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/56994-dither-fish.htmlHelp: Jd Floating
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:04:23 GMTlast night i feed my jds green peas. come home from work all three of them were just chilling at the top of the water one was neer the filter outlet...last night i feed my jds green peas. come home from work all three of them were just chilling at the top of the water one was neer the filter outlet and the other one was next to a heater and then the thrid(this poor guy) was at the surface just hanging out i dont think this is normal...... i put my hand in to see if the would move then sure as heck did. Then 2 min later they were in the same spots. can some one tell me if this is normal. nitrates 10 nitrites .5 amonia .5 ph 7.0
:animal0068:I've edited your post. Fish Forum Rules #2
Thanks!
Ken
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:17:12 GMTwell i actually got the API master kit for my tank on sunday but im not 100% if im using it right im following the directions to a T. on sunday it...well i actually got the API master kit for my tank on sunday but im not 100% if im using it right im following the directions to a T. on sunday it said that i had 0 amonia 0 nitrites and 5 nitrates this was after i did a water change i think thats were i went wrong but not 100% sure. last night i did the test and it said i had .50 amonia .50 nitrites and 20 nitrates.... then i did a 6 gall water change( dad doesnt want me to do a full 25% cause he says it doesnt do anything) i know hes wrong but i did a 6 gall water change to make me feel alittle better. how ofter should i do a water change and am i using the master test kit right? also on the plus side i remover all my decerations just cause i think theres something wrong with them and im going to clean them better what should i use... but once i took out the decerations my jd's turned black and my barbs all seemed happier my jds stay black with all spots glowing with color. also my buddy doesnt want his jds back so im the new owner of 2 jds :;banaman
]]>Jack DempseyCamachohttp://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/56931-jds-question-info.htmlI need to find a good home for my pair of JDs
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:47:38 GMTHello all, it has been a long time since I have posted anything here at fishlore. I have been busy with upgrading and preparing myself for my new...Hello all, it has been a long time since I have posted anything here at fishlore. I have been busy with upgrading and preparing myself for my new job. But now that I have my new job, it looks like I am going to be away from home 80% of the year, and I will not have anyone to look after my little buddies.
I am not looking for money, but someone who has the room and passion for these fish. I am at work right now, so I can not go into much detail, but Ill have time this afternoon to grab some pics and list all the details. I just wanted to see if there was anyone on fishlore (aka fish lovers) who had any interest. I live in London Ontario Canada and will gladly give these beautiful fish to anyone who has the room and knows how to keep them. I also have a lot of equipment/food/caves to go along with them. Full details will be listed this afternoon. Please if you live in the area and have room, I need someone who cares. I never thought I was going to have to send these guys away.
Cheers,
Dave
]]>Jack DempseyReidhttp://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/56918-i-need-find-good-home-my-pair-jds.html150 Gallon Tank: JD vs Tiger Oscar
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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:14:17 GMTGood day Experts,
Please could you help WRT below?
I have got a Jack Dempsey (Approx 4inch) & Tiger Oscar (T O) (Approx 4inch).
They are new tankmates (T O newest member) My JD constantly chases the T O arround in the tank, however no biting. The JD was a nervous nelly until I introduced T O - now it seems that my JD turned psycho. My tank has got a few hiding places (Caves, plants, ETC.)
Does this mean I have to get rid of one or is there another remedy for them to become best friends.
Many thanks in advance &
Best rgds
LL
]]>Jack DempseyLuckyLooockhttp://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/jack-dempsey/56794-jd-vs-tiger-oscar.htmlFunny: my little kids
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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:20:05 GMTwell my JD's are starting to stay black with sparkle but that 1 is still brown. but now there are all swimming perfectly fine its awsome they look so good now then when i got them.....i hate petco they dont take care of their fish :'(....... while im hear does anyone know why my tank is cloudy since day 1 i cant get rid of it and i dont know what type of chemical to use to help the problem. can anyone help out?
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