Electric Blue Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata (EBJD))

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameRocio octofasciata (EBJD)

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asEBJD, Blue Dempsey, Electric Blue Dempsey

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietcarnivore

Adult size8 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

Water parametersTemp 72-82°F, pH 6.5-8.0, GH 8-20 dGH

Appearance

Brilliant electric-blue body, a striking selectively-bred morph; smaller and more delicate than the standard Jack Dempsey.

Difficulty and care for the Electric Blue Jack Dempsey

Hard

Origin and habitat

Central America (line-bred color morph)

Keeper notes

Line-bred recessive color morph of the Jack Dempsey; less robust and generally calmer than standard form. More sensitive to water quality and slower-growing.

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