Electric Blue Jack Dempsey

ELECTRIC BLUE JACK DEMPSEY

Rocio octofasciata (Electric Blue variant)

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: Central America – Captive-bred variant

Adult Size: 6″ – 8″

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Care Level: ⭐⭐ Moderate

Tank Level: Mid – Bottom

🍽 DIET

Omnivore

Accepts: High-quality pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), live foods, occasional vegetables

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Can be kept with medium-sized cichlids and robust community fish. Less aggressive than standard Jack Dempsey, but still territorial. Avoid very small or delicate tankmates.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.5 – 7.5

Temperature: 76–82°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <40 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

Brilliant electric blue coloration with iridescent shimmer — one of the most visually striking cichlid variants available.

📝 CARE NOTES

More delicate than the standard Jack Dempsey. Maintain stable, clean water with strong filtration. Provide hiding spots and a well-structured tank. Best suited for aquarists with some experience.

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