Jack Dempsey
Jack Dempsey –
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Aggressive
Water Conditions: 78-82° F, KH 5-12, pH 6.5-8.0
Max. Size: 10″
Colour Form: Black, Blue, Clear, Green, Tan
This is a popular freshwater fish that originates in the murky warm waters of Central America. It has a base colour of dark brown to grey, and displays many iridescent blue and green spots, giving this fish a spectacular look. When breeding, these colours will intensify. The dorsal fin is lined in red, and the female’s overall colouration is subdued compared to the male.
They require an aquarium of at least 55-gallons, with a fine sandy bottom. There should be rocks and roots for them to hide among. The plants should be hardy as this fish will burrow around and attack them. The aquarium should be divided into territories using hardy plants, if possible. They are territorial and will eat smaller fish that they can swallow.
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