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Jack Dempsey cichlid — AI illustration, not an ID reference

Jack Dempsey cichlid

Rocio octofasciata

FishFreshwater

Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Aggressive
Minimum tank: 300 L
Maximum size: 22 cm
Temperature: 23–28 °C
pH: 6.5–8
Diet: Carnivore

Good to know

Territorial
Outgrows most home tanks
Digger — needs fine sand

Best not combined with

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Values are mainstream hobbyist guidance, not gospel — always watch what your own animals need.

In the BlubHub app you link your inhabitants to this database and see the care info next to your own water parameters.