jack dempsy cichlids

[Froglegpie]

I have a question. There is a beautiful 4 inch + pair at my lfs for the laughable sum of $2.99 a fish. Would these do well in a 50
gallon outdoor tub with daily water changes and plenty of hiding ?
Would they do well for a while in a 55 gallon?
Thank you

[optix]

I was just about to get off but I thought I'd answer this one real quick lol, yes your jack will be totally fine in both. Just make sure he/she has a flower pot :) Mine loves them. The 50 gallon tub does have filtration right?? and if its the only thing in there it will do fine in the 55.

[Cloud-9]

Either one will work. Just make sure the temperature of the outdoor tub is within the limits for that fish. You can use a big sponge filter driven by an air pump for filtration.

[Tightdog1]

yes both will be fine but for the best results keep them as the only fish in the tank/tub.

thats a good deal $3 a fish, who has ever seen a breeding pair in an LFS for $6! just hope that they actually breed.

[dbcb314]

lfs sell jack dempseys for 1 dollar and change.

[ChilDawg]

But not 4"+ ones usually...those are about three or four a piece. That ain't a bad deal.

[Tightdog1]

yea around here a 2" JD costs about $3. and he can get a BREEDING PAIR for $6. $3 each. not a bad dean if i might say so, i would get them if i were you.

[Froglegpie]

Thanks for the advice all. I will get them tomorrow.
(p.s. just for the record, I'm a chick, and yes I ride a yamaha 125
yz.):D :p

[ChilDawg]

I don't think that I'll call you a chick any time soon...sounds like you'd kick my *** for that statement...:eek::)

[optix]

Originally posted by Froglegpie
Thanks for the advice all. I will get them tomorrow.
(p.s. just for the record, I'm a chick, and yes I ride a yamaha 125
yz.):D :p


heh.....good job tightdog calling a girl a he :p just messing man. Ride on girlfriend

[Froglegpie]

No, Chilidawg, I won't kick your ***. LOL I was just clarifying for the slipup from Tightdawg.:rolleyes: