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Our Guide To Keeping Jack Dempsey Cichlid Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Rocio octofasciata
- Common name: Jack Dempsey Cichlid
- Family: Cichlidae
- Origin: Central America, specifically Mexico and Honduras
- Adult length: 10 to 15 inches
- Lifespan: 10 to 15 years
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Tank Setup:
- Provide a tank of at least 55 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.
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Water Parameters:
- Maintain a pH level between 6.5 and 7.5.
- Water temperature should be kept between 75 to 80°F (24 to 27°C).
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Use a powerful filter to maintain clean water conditions, and ensure a moderate water flow in the tank.
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Diet:
- Provide a balanced diet with high-quality pellets or flakes, and supplement with live or frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
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Tank mates:
- 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.
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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.