Blue Dempsey!

[Andyplec]

Alrite, not sure if any one has any information on these beuties, but unlike the Jack Dempsy, these colourfull fish grow half the length and aint aggressive Just wondering if anyone else had any information on them as there new to us in the UK as the shopkeeper said !

As far as i no, they grow to 20cm, 8inches and arn't aggressive at all as i found out when i purchased a couple
There latin name is (nandopis octofasciatus)
I currently have mine in a 3ft tank with a baby pair of covict cichlids, 2 reedfish/ropefish, 2 mountain shrimp, and a large bristlenose catfish, i'm thinking of maybe putting the pair of convicts in the 12ft tank so i can purchase more of these beutifull fish !

 

[pica_nuttalli]

er, i think these are just a line-bred color variant on the standard JD... supposedly they're very delicate and prone to just keeling over at the slightest provocation. they're also pretty pricey.

 

[monkeyman]

er, i think these are just a line-bred color variant on the standard JD... supposedly they're very delicate and prone to just keeling over at the slightest provocation. they're also pretty pricey.

I agree, if thats any help. Jack Dempsys dont grow to 16" either. 8" is normal. They are just another variation... Out of interest how much did they cost you?

 

[Andyplec]

I got them at £8.50 each, but to be onest, there well worth it thanks for the info

 

[monkeyman]

Good on you. Good luck with them fella!

 

[chrismr]

Nice flash vid on this page

blue dempseys

 

[monkeyman]

Nice flash vid on this page

blue dempseys

Nice! Thanks for that vid!