Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Electric Blue Jack Dempsey in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 55 gallons (208 liters) for a single specimen, larger for a pair or community
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, robust, and similarly aggressive cichlids or other fish that can defend themselves. Avoid small, docile, or long-finned tank mates. Best kept as a single specimen or a well-matched pair in a species-specific tank.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered aquarium with plenty of hiding places created by rocks, caves, and driftwood. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel as they enjoy digging. Regular water changes are crucial to maintain water quality. Provide a varied diet to ensure optimal health and coloration.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

9-20 dGH

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