I'm trying to find a fish to add to my tank ,I seen it in lfs it was called electric blue demsey ,it was nicer looking than reg jack demsey,and i was told its not as aggresive as reg jack,any info on this fish would be helpful.......
JACK DEMSEY
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Electric Blue Dempsey (Archocentrus octofaciatus, var. blue)
Common name: Blue Dempsey, Electric Blue Dempsey
Scientific name: Archocentrus octofaciatus, var. blue
Origin: Veracruz, Mexico to Honduras (aquarium accidental discovery by Hector Luzardo)
Adult Length: 8 to 10 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallon
Sexing: Difficult without vent examination
Breeding: See below
Diet Requirements: Not a picky eater...typical carnivore faire will do just fine. Cichlid pellets, earthworms, beefheart, feeder fish, etc...
General Information: Easily labeled as one of the most beautiful freshwater fish in the hobby, not much scientific data is available for the Blue Dempsey also commonly called the Electric Blue Dempsey. As a result, internet "hearsay" including falsehoods have spread and become prevalent beliefs. One of these falsehoods is the belief that this fish is a hybrid which is not true. Electric Blue Dempseys are a natural occurring variant of the Jack Dempsey, a popular aquarium fish from Central America. The fact is that the variant was not recognized and developed until recent years after being accidently discovered in an aquarium by Hector Luzardo. It is thought that the species was missed previously due to early breeders of Jack Dempseys considered the smaller "blueish" fry to be runts and were generally culled from their spawns. What is known now is that the blue variant fish grows somewhat smaller than the regular Dempsey and while still a territorial cichlid, they are less agressive than the other.
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Common name: Blue Dempsey, Electric Blue Dempsey
Scientific name: Archocentrus octofaciatus, var. blue
Origin: Veracruz, Mexico to Honduras (aquarium accidental discovery by Hector Luzardo)
Adult Length: 8 to 10 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallon
Sexing: Difficult without vent examination
Breeding: See below
Diet Requirements: Not a picky eater...typical carnivore faire will do just fine. Cichlid pellets, earthworms, beefheart, feeder fish, etc...
General Information: Easily labeled as one of the most beautiful freshwater fish in the hobby, not much scientific data is available for the Blue Dempsey also commonly called the Electric Blue Dempsey. As a result, internet "hearsay" including falsehoods have spread and become prevalent beliefs. One of these falsehoods is the belief that this fish is a hybrid which is not true. Electric Blue Dempseys are a natural occurring variant of the Jack Dempsey, a popular aquarium fish from Central America. The fact is that the variant was not recognized and developed until recent years after being accidently discovered in an aquarium by Hector Luzardo. It is thought that the species was missed previously due to early breeders of Jack Dempseys considered the smaller "blueish" fry to be runts and were generally culled from their spawns. What is known now is that the blue variant fish grows somewhat smaller than the regular Dempsey and while still a territorial cichlid, they are less agressive than the other.
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Electric blue Jack Dempseys are very pretty! You can also get Powder Blue Jack Dempsey which is very pretty! I bought a baby one is California for $25 and it was about 2 in.
Now about a half a year later it grew maybe 2 more inches.
Both Are great fish!
Now about a half a year later it grew maybe 2 more inches.
Both Are great fish!