Jack Dempseys won't breed!

For some reason they will not breed!
Right now I have 1 male & 2 females in a 55g.
They show signs, lip locking, flapping against each other.
But for some reason they won't spawn!

Can anyone help me?
Or give me advice.

lip locking is a sign of fighting. Are you sure you dont have 2 males 1 female?

Yea.
I know for a fact they are 1 male and 2 females.
I got the male from Csnyder00

This may sound weird but mine always used to breed when i would do a water change? And do you have a flat area for them to lay eggs? also give them plenty of hiding spots "to set the mood"... Then if its not working i think you might have all males or all females.

Jacks will lip-lock to weed out weak mates. It is actually a mating ritual. I think the problem may be that we don't have enough hiding spots. I think maybe some terracotta pots might be useful. I don't think there are enough hiding spots for them to breed.

They are definitely 1 male and 2 females. The coloration on the lower jaw on Jack Dempsey's are the tell-tale. I also vented 2 out of the 3 just for double sureness.

where can I buy them?

micahsutton wrote:

This may sound weird but mine always used to breed when i would do a water change? And do you have a flat area for them to lay eggs? also give them plenty of hiding spots "to set the mood"... Then if its not working i think you might have all males or all females.

Water changes are a must if you want your fish to breed.

He's doing bi-weekly water changes. Not the problem. You can get the pots at Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-Mart. Just make sure they are the clay ones. Rinse them super good in hot water and you should be good to go.

Any craft store will have terra cotta pots as well.