Jack Dempsey Cichlid
Jack Dempsey Cichlid
class: Actinopterygiigenus: Rocioorder: Cichliformesfamily: Cichlidaephylum: Chordata
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Care Requirements
Diet
Carnivore
Temp. Range
22°C - 30°C
Lifespan
10-15 years
Habitat
Tropical Freshwater Aquarium
Space Needed
Minimum 200 litres for a single adult
ph
6.5 - 8.0
water hardness
8 - 12 dGH
Care Notes & Health
Highly territorial and aggressive species named after the boxer Jack Dempsey due to its strong-willed nature; needs structural caves to establish territory.
Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
Hole-in-the-Head DiseaseIchthyophthiriasisFin Rot
Toxic To
Copper sulfateHigh ammonia levels
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Compatible Plants (2)
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Common Diseases (3)
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Accessories (3)
Compatible Species (4)
Species to Avoid (6)
Predators to Avoid (3)
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