• Electric Blue Jack Dempsey 3-4cm

The original Jack Dempsey is known from the Papaloapan River in southern Mexico to the Ulaa River in Honduras. Here it tends to inhabit the slow-moving lower reaches of rivers, drainage ditches, and heavily vegetated, swampy areas with warm, murky water. This electric blue form is thought to be a tank-bred colour morph, but it's exact origins are unclear.

Synonyms Archocentrus octofasciatus, Cichlasoma biocellatum, C. hedricki, C. octofasciatum, C. octofasciatus, Heros octofasciatus, Nandopsis octofasciata, Parapetenia octofasciata
Distribution Original wild form is known from Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.
Maximum Size 25cm (9.8")
Temperature 22-28°C
Water Parameters Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 7.0-8.0, dH: up to 20 degrees.
Compatibility Community with no small fish
   
Sexual Dimorphism Males are larger and develop longer extensions to the anal and dorsal fins.

Electric Blue Jack Dempsey 3-4cm

  • Product Code: South American Cichlid 5
  • Availability: 15
  • £14.00


Tags: South American Cichlid