Posts Tagged care
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My Jack Dempsey Cichlids Laid Eggs. What Do I Do Now?
Q...MY JACK DEMPSEY CICHLIDS HAVE LAID EGGS. WHAT DO I DO NOW? A... If one day you find that your Jack Dempsey cichlids have laid eggs, just leave them alone to care for them. Jack Dempsey fish are fantastic parents from egg laying right on through to about 6 weeks what they pretty...
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ELECTRIC BLUE JACK DEMPSEY CICHLID
Common name: Blue Dempsey, Electric Blue Dempsey Scientific name: Archocentrus octofaciatus, var. blue Origin: Veracruz, Mexico to Honduras (aquarium accidental discovery by Hector Luzardo) Adult Length: 8 to 10 inches Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallon Sexing: Difficult without v...
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CARING FOR JACK DEMPSEY FISH EGGS
Jack Dempsey cichlids make wonderful caring parents. They should remain in the aquarium with the eggs. The female should remain for at least two weeks after they hatch as she cares for her young fry. It might be a good idea to remove the male soon after the eggs hatch if he...
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE CARE OF JACK DEMPSEY CICHLID FISH
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPER CARE OF JACK DEMPSEY CICHLID FISH The Jack Dempsey fish, an aggressive and strong cichlid, is named after former heavyweight boxing champion "Jack Dempsey" who shared these same characteristics. It is a very hardy fish that is easy to care for, but...
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Aggressive Dad and Timid Mom Jack Dempsey fish
Male Jack Dempsey cichlid fish can be and often are very aggressive with their tank mates, even their female mates. The female Jack Dempsey most often needs a place to get out of his way when he is being aggressive. A cave of some type is a good idea, something that she can squeeze i...
