Our Guide To Keeping Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Cichlid

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Rocio octofasciata
   • Common name: Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Cichlid
   • Family: Cichlidae
   • Origin: Central America, specifically Mexico and Honduras
   • Adult length: 12 to 15 inches
   • Lifespan: 10 to 15 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Provide a tank of at least 75 gallons with hiding spots and caves created using rocks and driftwood.
   • Substrate should be fine sand or gravel, and include some artificial plants for additional cover.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain a pH level between 6.5 and 7.5.
   • Water temperature should be kept between 78 to 82°F (25 to 28°C).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Use a powerful filter to maintain clean water conditions, and ensure a moderate water flow in the tank.

5. Diet:

   • Provide a balanced diet with high-quality pellets or flakes, and supplement with live or frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

6. Tank mates:

   • Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Cichlids can be kept with other semi-aggressive to aggressive cichlid species of similar size.
   • Avoid keeping them with very passive or small fish that may become targets of aggression.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • They are known for their territorial behavior, especially during breeding.
   • Keep them in a mated pair or in a larger tank with ample hiding spaces to reduce aggression.