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Darthannihl8or Enthusiast Posts: 206 Kudos: 140 Votes: 20 Registered: 27-Apr-2003   | I was wondering approximately what size JD's form pairs. I have two in my 250 gallon and I think they may be a pair but they are still small. One is about 3.5 inch and the other about 2.75 inches. Do they form this small? Some of the things they are doing is hanging out together, digging holes together and making caves. I've even seen the larger one bring food down to the smaller one and working together to defend against others in the tank. What should I look for to see if they're a pair? And if they are a pair: What size do they breed at? Thanks for your help. |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01 |     |
Sin in Style    Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003  | i dont and never had a pair of JDs. but i gotta tell ya it sounds like a happy couple to me lol. |
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| Darthannihl8or Enthusiast Posts: 206 Kudos: 140 Votes: 20 Registered: 27-Apr-2003 | Surely there's more people out there that breed JD's that can answer my questions. |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01 | |
crube Small Fry Posts: 9 Kudos: 12 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jan-2005 | I have a breeding pair of dempseys and that sound slike mating behavior (the pit digging especially) My male wa sabout 41/2 inches and the female about 3 the first time they spawned..... got to give fair warning they now spawn as often as I change my socks ....... |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01 | |
| Darthannihl8or Enthusiast Posts: 206 Kudos: 140 Votes: 20 Registered: 27-Apr-2003 | If i was to setup a breeding tank for them, would it need gravel?? I have a 40g that's empty. what would the setup need to be like for them to breed in it?? |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01 | |
| BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004 | i would do gravel and some driftwood for laying eggs. when ever my jd fry were hatched they always hung out aroung the gravel or one corner of the aquarium. but when ever the fry get stripes your going to need to seperate them from the parents. |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01 | |
| Darthannihl8or Enthusiast Posts: 206 Kudos: 140 Votes: 20 Registered: 27-Apr-2003 | I know this will probably sound silly but can the tank be bare bottomed or must it have gravel? |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01 | |
| BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004 | why dont u want gravel? |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01 | |
| Darthannihl8or Enthusiast Posts: 206 Kudos: 140 Votes: 20 Registered: 27-Apr-2003 | It is going to be used as a breeding tank and hence it would be easier to keep clean. Also I don't have any and it would be great if I didn't have to buy any. |
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| Jimmy22 Fish Addict Posts: 582 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Jun-2003 | you dont need gravle...but JDs love to dig so having a little could keep them happy. but i dont think its nesasary.  |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:01 | |
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