Jack Dempsey (3-4 CM)
£7.95
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The Jack Dempsey cichlid (Rocio octofasciata) is an aggressive freshwater fish named after the 1920s heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey due to its feisty and combative nature.
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Description
Overview & Appearance
- Scientific Name: Rocio octofasciata
- Size: Grows up to 8 to 10 inches (20–25 cm) long.
- Appearance: Base color shifts from light gray or tan to a dark purple-gray, covered in bright, iridescent blue, green, and gold flecks. Males feature longer, pointed dorsal and anal fins.
- Lifespan: Can live 10 to 15+ years with proper care.
Habitat & Distribution
- Native Range: Warm, slow-moving, murky freshwater habitats from southern Mexico to Honduras.
- Introduced Range: Established populations exist in the United States (such as Florida), Australia, and Thailand.
Aquarium Care
- Tank Size: Requires a minimum of a 55-gallon aquarium for a single adult or pair.
- Water Parameters: Prefers temperatures between 22–30 °C (72–86 °F), a pH level of 6.0 to 7.0, and hardness of 9–20 dGH.
- Behavior: Highly territorial and aggressive, especially during breeding. They do well only with robust, similarly aggressive tank mates or kept as a mated pair.
- Diet: Carnivorous; they eat live foods, pellets, worms, insects, and smaller fish.
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