View Full Version : any pictures of full grown jack dempsey?
CoCoFiShY
06-08-2003, 1:51 AM
Can someone post some pictures of a full grown jack dempsey?
http://www.phnet.fi/public/korjula/akvaario/Nandopsis_octofasciatus.jpg
Just google for Nandopsis octofasciatum or Cichlasoma octofasciatum.
You'll find lots of pics, it's a bit undoable place them all in here :D
Jimmy
Cloud-9
06-08-2003, 2:57 PM
That dempsey in the picture, is that considered a good specimen? Will the average dempsey look as good as that when they reach adulthood?
I have a small juvenile right now. I've also kept them in the past, but not long enough for them to reach maturity. I'm debating whether to get rid of this juvenile or not and get something else. But if he will look like that, then perhaps I will put up the funds to get him his own tank (he's pugnacious, that's why I want to either get rid of him or get him his own tank).
Thanks
Mr.Jingles
06-08-2003, 3:22 PM
thats a unique picture. most jacks dont have that much variety of color.
most look like this
http://fins.actwin.com/fresh-pics/jack_dempsey.jpg
and often have a darker and more blue complexion.
Originally posted by Cloud-9
That dempsey in the picture, will the average dempsey look as good as that when they reach adulthood? Thanks
I think this picture was taken with the right lights and perhaps even retouched. Most pictures look a bit like mr.Jingel's.
Jimmy
vilhelm
06-08-2003, 3:51 PM
I think you should say that in the first place,please stop,whith false info.
Originally posted by vilhelm
I think you should say that in the first place,please stop,whith false info.
I couldn't, cause Mr Jingels picture wasn't posted yet.
vilhelm
06-08-2003, 4:36 PM
?
if you show that pic,you must be sure who a audalt dempsey really look like(i have never se a dempsey look that great).
http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL22/551337/1724338/20550738.jpg
They tend to change color with mood and stresslevel (darker when stressed). Also depending on what lights you have the fish will reflect more or less of the iridescens - I think that 18 000K or 20 000K lights really bring out the blue/green.
Mr.Jingles
06-09-2003, 10:38 AM
is that possible to get the light at that degree? Ive only heard of over 10 000k lights. never 20 000k. that would be one bright sun.
anyways, I dont think I quite understand the thing about that I had to post before the information could be right, but it doesnt really matter. Jacks are like the one in the picture I posted.
Did you ever try lighting your tank at an angle of 60 degrees?
Light falling through the front glass on them may show you some colors that are not visible when the light is coming straight from above. This is absolutely true for my Malawi Peacocks. Their colors are far more iridescent when this light is swiched on.
You should try it.
Jimmy