Comments on: Aggressive Dad and Timid Mom Jack Dempsey fish

By: ron

ron — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:36:20 +0000

Well folks they are lip-locked again and doing the Virginia Reel mating dance . This lasts for about 10-15 min , before a time out .
The part that puzzles me is that it appears to be a roll reversal to what was mentioned in the statement we are all commenting on .
She is larger and more aggressive than him although she stays outside the cave where he seems to retreat for a rest .

By: ron

ron — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:03:58 +0000

Great info :
My EBJD’s are just reaching puberty , I assume , she’s 6 1/2 inches and he is 6+ inches .
I’ve had them 7 months since they were 2″ .
Was worried that the shudders were a swim bladder disorder or nerve disorder as this is my first attempt at raising larger type cichlids !
Thanks again
Ron

By: Dylan Gartner

Dylan Gartner — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:14:55 +0000

my male keeps attacking my my female and taring her fins what must i do?

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:22:00 +0000

This has helped me understand my fish more. Thanks. I didn’t see much aggressive behavior with their first clutch. Now with their second he has been beatin’ up on her. Need to find a shelter for her now.