yournottommy

Ok so my parents have a 55g with 1 common pleco, 1 blue acara, 1 orange rainbow fish i dont know what kind and a jellybean chiclid. I have 2 jack dempseys in a 20g would it be better to put them in the 55g with whats in there?

Shawnie

I would say yes way better in the 55 gal......or maybe your parents will buy you a new bigger tank?

yournottommy

i wish they'd buy me a new one lol im looking for one now just dont have anywhere to put another tank lol i was worried the acara would pick on the jacks you dont think it will? acaras kinda big like 6in. and the jacks are smaller like 3in.

Shawnie

ahhhh well didnt realize your jacks were so small....hmmm are there plenty of caves and hiding spots?

yournottommy

no but i can make some stuff have some cool rocks around the pond and a bit in my 20 i can move to the 55g

FL CommunityFans

1 jack you'd want a minimum of 55gallons as they grow older. for 2 jacks, 75gallons is ideal. As they get older and mature you will see signs of aggression. Even a 20gallon is small for them to grow out in at 3".. a 29 would work better but I understand that's likely not feasible.

Best idea you could do? keep an eye out for a steal of a deal on craigslist and find a 75gallon to place in your room. See if you can do a father-son project with your dad and build a stand to fir the 75gallon. if that doesn't work you can buy warehouse shelving. In doing this, in either case, include a bottom shelf and you can store your 20gallon there.

There's always space, if you're willing to make the room for it Someone said it best when they said:When that's been answered you have tank space! =D

yournottommy

Well I just got done moving the 2 jacks to the 55g seems like there alittle skittish of the bigger acara and other jellybean cichlid but no ones picking on them ill put some pics up soon

JDman

I agree with FL CommunityFans. You could possible get by with just the two JDs in the 55g by themselves, if they are a pair. I have my pair in a 75g. Still if my female doesn't want to breed every month or so like he does, he chases her around the tank, and she hides in one of the flower pots, behind the filter, or behind rocks. If you can find room you can find some really good deals sometimes on craigslist. I got my 150g for $200. Also, I've only seen one come on the list, and it was gone FAST, but if you sign up for freecyle, you could possibly get one for free.