ill also agree that jack dempseys can be kind of shy.
i agree with pops that a smaller cichlid is more suitable.
i agree with pops that a smaller cichlid is more suitable.
Severums can grow quite large, too big for a 55 imo. However they won't overwhelm the bioload on the tank as they aren't huge waste producers.I used to have a firemouth years ago. He was pretty peaceful. Didn't grow much at all though. Still a nice fish. It's a good option. Im thinking of maybe a severum as a good choice too