{"product_id":"jack-dempsey-cichlid","title":"Jack Dempsey Cichlid","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJack Dempsey Cichlid (\u003cem data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eRocio octofasciata\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most recognizable New World cichlids, prized for its dark coloration highlighted by vibrant blue and green iridescent spotting. Known for its confidence and personality, this species becomes increasingly colorful with age and makes an excellent centerpiece fish for experienced keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery fish we offer is hand-selected based on health, vibrant coloration, and standout size. We carefully choose specimens we'd be proud to keep in our own aquariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimal Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRocio octofasciata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (formerly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCichlasoma octofasciatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to: Central America (specifically slow-moving rivers and canals in Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreed: Florida Farm Raised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Carnivore\/Omnivore with a heavy preference for protein (feeds on worms, insects, crustaceans, and smaller fish in the wild)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvg Adult size: 8 to 10 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Aggressive and highly territorial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp range: 75°F to 80°F \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH range: 6.5 to 7.8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 55 gallons for a single adult; 100+ gallons with a long footprint for a compatible breeding pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropical Fins ","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed \/ 6 Inches","offer_id":52607038554399,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/4030\/4415\/files\/Editted_2120x1414px.jpg?v=1781208598","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalfins.com\/products\/jack-dempsey-cichlid","provider":"Tropical Fins ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}