New fish!

[krytan]

Do they look like that as a juvenile?

I wanted a fish like yours but coulden't find any adults.

 

[scott-kim]

No, there not as colorful
This is a juvi

 

[Coler]

I would query whether that is a jack dempsey as well (the op's fish not the one above this post).

 

[MySpace Mike]

if jack dempseys are hard to find at your local fish stores, then i suggest ordering one from online, there are a few reputible online companies you can order from. Here's a site i will promise you will treat you right http://www.wildcichlids.net/cichlids_stocklist.html they have some Jack Dempsey Males for $5 plus shipping, this is the site I got my Electric Blue Jack Dempsey, few regular Jack Dempseys, and my Yellow Convicts from.

 

[krytan]

I've spoken with my lfs and they will take my wrong fish back and swap it. They say they have a jd there but he's only 1" and completely black. I'll have to compare with the pic above, if i'm not sure about him i'll try ordering on line as suggested.

Thanks for all info on this suspect fish.

 

[MySpace Mike]

A lot of juvenile Jack Dempseys are dark in color(black) however you should be able to notice the blue/greenish specs on them even when they are dark.