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Jack Dempsey
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Cichlasoma octofasciatum (biocellatum) Jack Dempsey |
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Habitat: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras |
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Length: 200 mm (8 in.) |
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Diet: Prepared foods with animal products; Bloodworms; shrimp; crustaceans; snails; worms; Other live foods |
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Sex difference: Mature males are blue-black in colour; females tend to have paler markings. |
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Compatibility: Aggressive; Not compatable with community fish; Can be kept with other cichlids |
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Breeding: Aquarium spawnings are said to have produced broods of up to 800 fry, although aquarium-raised breeding pairs are more likely to produce and raise much smaller broods. As the fry begin to show dark stripes on the body, remove them to a separate raising tank before theparent fishes begin the spawning cycle again and lose interest in protecting the brood. |
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Tank conditions: pH 7.0; Hardness 10; Temp 76ºF; Size 40 gal |
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Comments Before the reign of the Angelfish, this fish was the most popular of the cichlids. It has dazzling beauty, it is hardy, a good breeder and parent. A dependable show piece. It can live for 10 years or more and becomes quite the pet. |
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