Jack Dempsey Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Jack Dempsey Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (284 liters) for a single adult, larger for pairs or community tanks
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with other large, robust, and equally aggressive cichlids or armored catfish. Avoid small, docile, or long-finned species.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding places such as caves, driftwood, and rocks. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel as they enjoy digging. Live plants are often uprooted, so hardy, rooted plants or artificial ones are recommended. Regular water changes are crucial to maintain water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

90-270 ppm (5-15 dGH)

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