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. |
Jack Dempsey Cichlid 6-7cm
- Product Code: South American Cichlid 11
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Tags: South American Cichlid