Electric Blue Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata)

Remarks: The "electric blue" gene has been selected for in these fish, making them more blue compared to the black and blue form. Scientific Name: Rocio octofasciata Common Name: Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Max Size: 12" pH: 6.0-8.0 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 70-82° Aggressiveness: Aggressive Region of Origin: Central America Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food Compatibility: Alone, in pairs, or with similarly sized Central or South American cichlids Tank Mate Options: Jack Dempsey Cichlid Green Texas Cichlid Cuban Cichlid