[bobster65]

Originally Posted by Roms

Nope, he feeds him earthworms and generally the other fish don't go after them. He also eats the goldfish meant for the others. The only thing bad about feeding gf is you can give your prized fish parasites, which is why it's best to get a UV sterilizer. He has to but about 100+ gf a week. Earthworms are the best because of the protein.

I also use crushed coral sand in my 75gal for my Africans. I had crushed coral sand in my 55gal but my Jacks kept stiring it up and making the tank look like it was filled with milk so I replaced it with natural gravel.

My buddy is trying to breed his jacks in a 90gal, they are nice like yours. The female is so green she looks like an emerald.

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Like you, my next tank is going to be 350-500gal with all the works.

oh, they LOVE earth worms.... have you tried crawfish? The Oscars make a mess out of them, but the love them.. and of course its best to clean up right away... I agree about the parasites.. i've been lucky so far (knock on wood).. Never been able to breed my jacks, but I've successfully bread Oscars.

The reason I've waited so long as that I just retired from the ARMY and moving around was hard enough with a 220 lol.. the movers hated that.. and of course it sucked, cause I couldn't take the fish with me.... now that I am settled, its built in major tank time!

Have you ever had any other exotics? Like Arrowana's (sp?)