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Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
Intermediate Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Iridescent blue spotted Central American cichlid named after the famous boxer. Aggression increases with maturity.
Water Parameters
Temperature
68 - 82 °F
Ideal: 76 - 80 °F
pH
6.5 - 8
GH (Hardness)
5 - 20 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
8"
Min Tank Size
55 gallons
Diet
omnivore
Swimming Zone
middle
Bioload
high
Category
cichlid