PisciDex Species Profile
Jack Dempsey Cichlid
Bold Central American cichlid with strong territorial behavior, best kept with space and similarly robust tankmates.
Rocio octofasciata
Cichlidae | Central America | Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras
Core Requirements
Tank Size
75 gallons minimum
Adult Size
10 inches
Group Size
Solo
Bioload
6/10
Water Parameters
Temperature
72-82 F
pH
6.5-8
Plant Safe
No
Invert Safe
No
Data Confidence
medium
Temperature note: Recommended and tolerated temperature ranges currently match the primary care profile.
Care Warnings
- Aggressive territorial cichlid for robust, carefully planned tankmates only.
Behavior & Husbandry
Temperament
Aggressive
Aggression
7/10
Diet
Carnivore
Difficulty
Intermediate
Lifespan
10 years
Breeding
Intermediate
Schooling
No
Compatibility Tags
Large TankAggressiveTerritorialMid WaterRockwork Preferred
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Species Compatibility
Database-driven compatibility notes for planning community aquariums.