Jack Dempsey Cichlid

The Jack Dempsey (Archocentrus octofasciatus (Regan, 1903), formerly Nandopsis octofasciatum and Cichlasoma octofasciatum) is a cichlid fish that is widely distributed across North and Central America (from Mexico south to Honduras). Its common name refers to its aggressive nature, likened to that of the famous 1920s boxer Jack Dempsey.
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Common Name
Jack Dempsey Cichlid
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Cichasoma octofasciatum
Family
Cichlidae
Community
Aggressive
Class
Cichlids
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Middle-Bottom
Adult Length
7-8 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Live fish, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted.
Compatibility
Very aggressive with their own kind and other species as well, especially during spawning. They will stake out territories in the aquarium. Mix with other similar sized aggressive cichlids.
Habitat
Guatemala: Moderately decorated with rocks, plastic plants and driftwood. Live plants will be eaten by the dempseys.
Breeding
The anal and dorsal fin of the male is longer. During spawning 500-800 eggs can be produced, and both parents will care for the fry.
Additional Comments
Average life span is 8-10 years.