Nick G

Went into my LFS today, and they told me theres a JD arriving for me tommorrow, so fingers crossed it arrives in good shape, it's taken me 5 months to find one!

CHoffman

Great, I know how long you've been trying to get one...I hope he is in good condition for ya!!...Let us know how it goes.

capekate

Hi Nick,
Congrats... I hope that the JD looks good and will find a new home in your tank. Best of luck!

Nick G

Thanks! I'll post a pic once he's in the tank! It would have been easier trying to get an Elephant than a JD I think! Probably cheaper too!

capekate

Thats a shame... Well at least the JD is a hardy fish compared to the EBJD and even cheaper yet.
Did the shop owner say how old the JD is?

Nick G

It's about 6cm so still a Juvie, so it should be Ok in the Cichlid tank. The Convicts in there are only 3cm and the Oscar doesn't bother them. As for cheaper, it's still costing me $55 plus shipping!

capekate

Yep, those shipping charges are killers for sure! ugghh... Thats why I cant buy some of the fish I would like to. Best of luck with the little one...

TaylormadeR7

That's crazy and one expensive fish. You truly must love the hobby. I can drive 5 minutes and get a jd for $2.99. If I ever get to New Zealand I'm bringing my whole spawn to hook you up. That could be awhile though. Best of luck.

Amanda

Congrats finally!
Can't wait to see pics.

agabr123

congrats!!!!!

Nick G

Well he's here at last, in seemingly good health! He got quite a boisterous reception from the other guys in the tank and has found himself a cave for now. I think he should be fine though, as he's bigger than the Convicts and Acara, and the same size as the Jewels. Brute checked him out for a little bit but left him alone. I'll post a pic once he's settled in.

CHoffman

Awesome, Glad he's in your tank and making himself at home!!!..Can't wait for pics

Nick G

It's a bit blurry but here he is! And my dominant Jewel who coloured up as soon as the JD arrived. Why are you in my tank?

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CHoffman

He is going to be a pretty one!!!...It will be neat to follow the pics as he grows..they color up so nicely. He seems to be doing great...Your jewel is sure checking him out.

tomchitown

i love jacks .... good look with the new fella

agabr123

wow, they're both gorgeous!

Nick G

Yeah I'm quite happy with him! Thats it for the Cichlid tank now, fully stocked! Unless I can get an Electric Blue JD, then I'd find room, but theres not much chance of that happening. It took 5 months to find this one!

capekate

Hi NG...
Great looking JD! Watch your convicts tho, they can be pretty mean, the one I have in my tank wont leave the JDs alone.. grr... If my convict keeps it up she will find herself in a 10g tank by herself! lol..
The jewels can be pretty mean as well, as I found out and had to return them. I hope that all your fish will get along and I wish you the best with them.

Nick G

Well he's out and about and seems happy. The Dominant Jewel keeps trying to have a go at him, but everytime he does the Oscar chases the Jewel away! The Dempsey is sticking close to the Oscar, which none of the others ever have, and the Oscar seems quite protective of him!

Shawnie

hes one handsome dude!!!!!!! I still say this is the most transformed fish from juvie to adulthood..make sure you chronicle his changes with photos!!