Mar 20, 2009 #2 mscichlid Founder Wow! Insufficient water causes nutritional deficiency, phosphorus, and calcium deficiencies to Jack Dempsey. Add To Cart. If youre looking for a truly stunning freshwater fish, the electric blue Jack Dempsey is a great option. The ready-made food contains an equal and good amount of vitamins, minerals, herbals, and supplements. White Face Yellow Marlboro Discus (3.5 to 4 in). Electric blue Jack Dempseys are known to be aggressive, and they should only be kept with other fish that can hold their own in a fight.Some good electric blue Jack Dempsey fish tank mates include other cichlids such as oscars and green terrors. In the wild, they inhabit slow-moving rivers and streams with plenty of hiding places among rocks and vegetation. It grows to an average length of 8-10 inches (20-25 cm). The Electric Blue Jack Dempsey is an omnivore and will eat almost any prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, ocean plankton, flake food, and cichlid pellets. Bredby: Aquatic Arts and Locally-Bred Livestock, Beautifulelectric blue and black marbling across the entire body, Compatible with many other species in a spacious tank. But time combined with a great deal of science have helped prove this fish is in fact a pure bred Jack Dempsey. Scientific Name: Nandopsis Octofasciatum. Electric Blue Jack Dempsey is a fish with an amazing story. On the other hand, they also show a polite attitude concerning their tank mates. Moderately hard and alkaline, say pH 7.0-8.0, GH 10-20, with a temperature around 25-28C/77-82F should be fine. Jack Dempsey Cichlids generally co-exist best with other South American Cichlids. (previously Cichlasoma octofasciatum) is considered to be one of the most beautiful freshwater aquarium fish. Yes, Electric Blue Jack Dempsey can eat feeder fish. If spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether. They are a tropical fish, so they need warm water to thrive. So in the first section, we give you a brief overview. Due to intense coloring, females and males differ because the female fishes have more intense pigment. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If youre looking for electric blue Jack Dempsey fish tank mates, youve come to the right place. By Adam Edmond. Suppose some fishes dont want to cohabitate, then you should transfer them to another aquarium. Some good options for food include: The Jack Dempsey cichlid earned the famous boxer's name because of its extreme aggressiveness. This species of cichlid is one of the most popular aquarium fish due to its bright coloration and relatively peaceful disposition.The electric blue Jack Dempsey is a medium-sized fish that can grow up to 10 inches in length. cohazard AC Members. The dorsal and anal fins are pretty noticeable. And as you know, some have black dots, so electric pink electric blue jack Dempseys combinations are favorite among people. The Dempsey may die if the temperature drops to +8 degrees Celsius. 150 liters of water is necessary for one mature couple. Quick View. The best way to get a breeding pair is to buy 8-10 young . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Today. to get a electric blue jack Dempsey you. Compared to other cichlids, acaras are a lot more peaceful. Gymnogeophagus rio olimar, medium. Electric Blue Jack Jempsey Pair for Sale. A shortage of vitamin D and vitamin C is also expected. Electric Blue Jack Dempsey - South American Cichlid - Live Fish (1.5" - 2") $16.99 Jack Dempsey Cichlid Freshwater Aquarium Fish 3.5" - 5" $17.50 Electric Blue Jack Dempsey - South American Cichlid - Live Fish 1.5-2" $18.99 6" blue gean jack Dempsey rare $99.00 An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The Electric Blue Jack Dempsey fish prefers pH levels to be between 6-7, and gH levels to be between 9-20dGH. Something went wrong. The crater is just like a nest. But the six months is the fast-growing rate of mostly female fishes. We have the electric blue jack dempseys for sale. reply. It was assumed that it was a hybrid variation of the larger group of the Jack Dempsey species for . I had tried keeping two Jack D (Male and Female) and two texas convicts. Electric Blue Acara Small. People think the warm water causes the aggressiveness of Electric Blue Jack Dempsey. Dempsey has large impressive eyes as well as a large head. Blue Jack Dempsey reproduction is quite a complex process. In order to produce an Electric Blue, you must either breed two Blue Gene Jack Dempseys (which will only produce 25% Electric Blues), or breed an Electric Blue with a Blue Gene Jack Dempsey (which will produce 50% Electric Blues). $15.00 + $50.00 shipping . . The Electric Blue Jack Dempsey is a variant of the Jack Dempsey freshwater fish that comes from Central America's warm, murky waters. If your order contains this item, you will only seeFedEx 1Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *. At this stage, the other fishes show hatred toward eggs and want to eat them. It is a popular fish for aquariums because of its vibrant blue coloration. The fins are often edged in black and they have large eyes which give them an excellent sense of vision.This fish is not recommended for beginners as they can be quite aggressive, especially when spawning. The Dempsey feels natural habitat in warm water. It is named after the 19th century boxer, Jack Dempsey. In addition, black worms, ghost shrimp, carnivore pellet, and brine shrimp are famous and healthy foods of Jack Dempsey. This can be difficult in the wild, since their own parent fish can eat them due to lack of food, their small size, and inability to find other food in the wild. Therocio octofasciata likes to live in canals with heavy vegetation out of the homes. - Electric blues heal slower, and often do not regrow fins. In such a way, Dempsey can hide in it. Atlantic coastal Mexico is also famous among the people as the heart of Dempsey. Mar 20, 2009 #3 Sonny Disposition Active Member I wish I had the space. Adorned in brilliant blue, this showcase cichlid is typically smaller and reported to be less aggressive than its popular . It would be best if you gave plenty of options to Dempsey. As early as spawning starts, the females start laying eggs in stones, caves, or plant leaves. You could also spawn 2 blue gene dempseys which would result 25% EBJD, 50% blue gene, and 25% regular. The Electric Blue Jack Dempsey cichlid is a South American cichlid. That being said, as this fish ages it can tend to become more territorial and aggressive, especially when it is time for them to spawn. The end result should be around 50% EBJD, 50% blue gene JD. When Dempsey comes to breeding, adjust the temperature to86.0 F. The hardness of the water should range from 8 to 12 GH. The Dempsey fish are egg layers. Remarks : Jack Dempseys ( Rocio octofasciata) are highly aggressive cichlids that grow to 12" and should be kept in an aquarium at least 6 feet wide. The "EBJD" is selectively bred for more vibrant blue. $26.00. In other words, it will be incomplete comfort. 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Size: 10". 6-in electric blue Jack Dempsey for $60 rehoming fee And a 3-in flowerhorn for 40$rehoming fee Purchaced the first 2 fish for my tank. Post an Ad. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. View cart for details. she wont b strong enough to survive if he beats up on her) or two gene split jack dempsey's. to get electric blue jd's (25% or more electric bjd . Gold Jack Dempsey that carry the Electric Blue Gene do not exhibit the coloration of the Electric Blue and the Platinum Jack Dempsey, but they are an important part of our breeding program that helps to strengthen our lines. Temperament: Varies between individuals. This fish is considered semi-aggressive but is generally peaceful. Some good tank mates for electric blue Jack Dempsey include: blue acara, angelfish, plecos, clown loaches, silver dollars, and convict cichlids. Common Name: Electric Blue Texas Cichlid Max Size: 8" pH: 6.0-8.0 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 70-82 Aggressiveness: Aggressive Region of Origin: Central America Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food Compatibility: Alone, in pairs, or with similarly sized Central or South American cichlids Tank Mate Options: To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. I have 8 blue gene Jack Dempsey fish for sale. Tank size: Minimum 120 x 45cm/48 x 18in footprint recommended. It is not rocket science to take care of the aquarium. However, it is collected for the aquarium trade and its population may be declining in some areas due to habitat loss and degradation. Copyright 2015 Electric Blue Jack Dempseys For Sale. The Electric Blue Jack Dempsey has demonstrated a tolerant attitude towards tankmates. Something went wrong. Further, when electric blue jack Dempsey full size becomes 6 mm, then its colors become apparent. States. Livebearers (Guppies, Platies, Mollies, Swordtails), Faranah Bichir Polypterus lapradei, Small 3-5", African Butterfly Cichlid- Anomalochromis thomasi- Small, Giant Bumblebee Catfish- Pseudopimelodus bufonius, Metriaclima sp. It works the other way around to but with the Female being Electric blue their is a possibility they produce normal Jd's with the blue gene in their DNA. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein. Electric Blue Jack Dempsey - South American Cichlid - Live Fish (1.5" - 2") $14.00 Buy It Now +$18.00 shipping 12 watchers Sponsored Electric Blue Jack Dempsey 1" - 2" EBJD Live Fish Aquarium Fish $18.98 Buy It Now +$20.00 shipping 16 sold Sponsored Electric Blue Jack Dempsey - 1-1/2" 2 product ratings $22.50 or Best Offer +$25.77 shipping Last one It feeds on small insects and crustaceans.The electric blue jack Dempsey spawns in pits that it excavates in the sand. But what other fish can you keep with them? L253), Spadetail Checkerboard Cichlid (Dicrossus maculatus), Papuan Orange Crayfish (Cherax holthuisi 'orange'), Goliath Tiger Fish (Hydrocynus cf. $12.99. Electric Blue Jack Dempsey is one of the best charming fish. Save electric blue jack dempsey to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. 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