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Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Cichlid
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The electric blue Jack Dempsey is a color morph of the natural Jack Dempsey and is prized for the reflective blue body. Interestingly, the breeders of these amazing fish look closer to the more drab natural Jack Dempseys. As the fish age, females will lose some of their color; males will not.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Rocio octofasciata (electric blue variety) |
| Origin | Central America (wild ancestors); aquarium-bred |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive (territorial, especially when breeding) |
| Adult Size | Up to 6–8" |
| Lifespan | 8–10 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Group Size | Single or pair |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1½" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a sand or gravel bottom, rocks, caves and driftwood to create territories. Anchor decorations well, since they like to dig. Strong filtration is important.
Feeding: Feed a quality cichlid pellet or flake once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: Keep them with other robust Central American cichlids of similar size, plus larger catfish and plecos. Give each fish its own territory, and avoid small or timid fish.
Good to know: Central American cichlids are hardy and easy to breed. Pairs become very protective of their eggs and fry.
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