Post by MADMIKE on Sept 24, 2006 19:20:25 GMT -5
The Jack Dempsey
Scientific Name: Nandopsis octofasciatum
Home Range: Atlantic slope of C. America
Max Size: 7"-10"
Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons
Temperament: Aggressive
Temperature: 74-80°F
pH: 7.0 - 8.0
Diet: Omnivore
Swimming Zone: All
The Jack Dempsey
General Information
Jack Dempseys, named after the famous prizefighter, are a tough cichlid in their own right. These fish are very hardy and will eat just about anything you drop in the tank. Beefheart, krill, insects, and a steady diet of pellets are a good way to go when feeding these fish. Jacks do best either in tanks by themselves or in a community of other tough cichlids. Be sure you take into account that these fish grow quite large and need room to swim and establish territories. A 55g tank is minimum for just one of these fish. When decorating a Dempsey tank take into account Jack Dempseys will rip apart plants, so if you insist on having them plastic ones are the only way to go. Large rocks and driftwood are both good choices when choosing decorations.
Breeding Information
Sexing Jack Dempseys at a young age is near impossable. The best way to get a pair is too buy 6-8 juveniles and let them pair up naturally. After a pair is formed simply take the other fish out of the tank. Sexing adult Jack Dempseys is much easier. The dorsal and anal fins of males are longer, and will come to a point. Also the blue spots on the gill plate of the male will not reach the bottom of the gill as the females does. The fins of the female are shorter, less colorful, and more rounded than those of the male and as hinted prior the blue markings on the lower half of the gill plate, and their body is much more squat and tall than the males. After a pair is formed it is best to keep them alone in there own tank. A pair will become very agressive towards any oter fish in there tank. A 55g or more tank is recommened to give the fish enough room. Jack Dempseys will spawn in clay flower pots placed on their side in the tank or a well placed piece of slate. Eggs should hatch within two too three days after being layed. After you can either leave the parents to tend to the fry or remove them into another tank and raise them yourself. Fry should be fed crushed flake food and/or baby brine shrimp.
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Scientific Name: Nandopsis octofasciatum
Home Range: Atlantic slope of C. America
Max Size: 7"-10"
Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons
Temperament: Aggressive
Temperature: 74-80°F
pH: 7.0 - 8.0
Diet: Omnivore
Swimming Zone: All
The Jack Dempsey
General Information
Jack Dempseys, named after the famous prizefighter, are a tough cichlid in their own right. These fish are very hardy and will eat just about anything you drop in the tank. Beefheart, krill, insects, and a steady diet of pellets are a good way to go when feeding these fish. Jacks do best either in tanks by themselves or in a community of other tough cichlids. Be sure you take into account that these fish grow quite large and need room to swim and establish territories. A 55g tank is minimum for just one of these fish. When decorating a Dempsey tank take into account Jack Dempseys will rip apart plants, so if you insist on having them plastic ones are the only way to go. Large rocks and driftwood are both good choices when choosing decorations.
Breeding Information
Sexing Jack Dempseys at a young age is near impossable. The best way to get a pair is too buy 6-8 juveniles and let them pair up naturally. After a pair is formed simply take the other fish out of the tank. Sexing adult Jack Dempseys is much easier. The dorsal and anal fins of males are longer, and will come to a point. Also the blue spots on the gill plate of the male will not reach the bottom of the gill as the females does. The fins of the female are shorter, less colorful, and more rounded than those of the male and as hinted prior the blue markings on the lower half of the gill plate, and their body is much more squat and tall than the males. After a pair is formed it is best to keep them alone in there own tank. A pair will become very agressive towards any oter fish in there tank. A 55g or more tank is recommened to give the fish enough room. Jack Dempseys will spawn in clay flower pots placed on their side in the tank or a well placed piece of slate. Eggs should hatch within two too three days after being layed. After you can either leave the parents to tend to the fry or remove them into another tank and raise them yourself. Fry should be fed crushed flake food and/or baby brine shrimp.
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