Patrick M Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) Hello! I currently have a 75g aquarium that I am interested in adding an Electric Blue Jack Dempsey to. The measurements are 48Lx18Wx22H. I was wondering what, if any, tankmates would be good for this type of setup. I've read that Denison Barbs are an option, has anyone had success with them with an EBJD? The tank currently has moderate/low amount of plants (with plans for more) and plenty of wood/hiding spaces. My filtration is a Fluval 407 canister filter. Thanks in advance! Edited June 5, 2022 by Patrick M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Zenzo Posted June 5, 2022 Administrators Share Posted June 5, 2022 Jack Dempseys can sometimes be bullies. Electric blues are sometimes a little smaller and a bit more mild mannered, but they are still large cichlids. Successful tank mates can be large schooling fish like silver dollars (maybe your barbs if they are large enough), fish that occupy different areas (like plecos), and sometimes other cichlids, especially if they are smaller and won't challenge the JD (like convicts, fire mouths, etc.). The other issue that you may encounter are your plants. JDs will probably dig, uproot, and drag your plants around. Mostly only floating plants do well with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 When I was a kid I kept a Jack with other Central American cichlids. I didn’t know any better, and my memory tells me it worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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