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Jack Dempsey Cichlid

Rocio octofasciata

Jack Dempsey Cichlid (Rocio octofasciata) is a solo centerpiece fish for a cycled 75+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 10 inches as an adult, 74-82°F water, pH 6.5-8, and advanced care. Keep only one per tank, and choose tankmates with matching water needs and low aggression.

TerritorialHigh energyFlashyAdvanced care
Jack Dempsey Cichlid, a territorial 10 inch aquarium species for 75+ gallon tanks
75 galMinimum tank
10 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
74-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6.5-8
GH
4-18 dGH
KH
3-12 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Assertive
Fin nipping
1/5
Territory
5/5

Diet and Care

Diet
carnivore/omnivore
Diet difficulty
2/5
Care difficulty
4/5

Planning Notes

Aggressive or territorial cichlid; stock carefully and avoid peaceful community tankmates.

aggressive cichlidassertive or territoriallarge adult sizehigh bioloadswallows small fishshrimp predatorfry predator
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