CICHLID – JACK DEMPSEY ELECTRIC BLUE
Rocio octofasciata
$19.99 – $99.99
The Electric Blue Jack Dempsey, also known by the acronym EBJD, is a selectively bred color form of the common Jack Dempsey (Rocio otofasciata). Unlike the wild form, the Electric blue jack dempsey sports a stunning powder blue coloration with black spots that can vary in size and abundance among individuals. Electric blue jack dempseys grow slower, stay smaller and tend to be less aggressive than their popular wild counterparts. Only one Electric blue jack dempsey is recommended per aquarium. Distinguishing male and female EBJD is difficult. An adult Electric blue jack dempsey can reach a size of approximately 8″.
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Live Plant Safe: No
General Description: The Electric Blue Jack Dempsey, also known by the acronym EBJD, is a selectively bred color form of the common Jack Dempsey (Rocio otofasciata). Unlike the wild form, the Electric blue jack dempsey sports a stunning powder blue coloration with black spots that can vary in size and abundance among individuals. Electric blue jack dempseys grow slower, stay smaller and tend to be less aggressive than their popular wild counterparts. Only one Electric blue jack dempsey is recommended per aquarium. Distinguishing male and female EBJD is difficult. An adult Electric blue jack dempsey can reach a size of approximately 8″.
Diet Requirements: Electric blue jack dempsey are carnivores. A diet made up of various high quality protein based flake foods, sinking pellet foods and frozen foods such as bloodworms, beef heart or other mixed freshwater preparations are ideal. Freeze-dried proteins, such as Tubifex worms or mysis shrimp for example, are also acceptable. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.
Care Requirements: An established minimum 55 gallon aquarium is ideal for an Electric blue jack dempsey. EBJD are intolerable of nitrite or ammonia spikes. Biweekly or weekly water changes are encouraged to keep water parameters up to standard (Nitrates < 30 ppm), especially as the fish gains size and takes a toll on the biological filtration. If maintenance or diet are neglected, Electric blue jack dempseys have been observed to be very susceptible to head and lateral line erosion, odd defects and stunted growth. The aquarium should be aquascaped with various driftwood, rocks and artificial plants. As the EBJD grows, it may reaquascape the tank by piling up mounds of substrate. When small, the Electric blue jack dempsey should be kept with relatively peaceful tank mates. As it matures, tank mates may need to be reassessed accordingly. Electric blue jack dempseys will eat fish that can fit in their mouths. Recommended water conditions, 76-80° F, KH 5-12, pH 6.5-8.0.
Purchase Size: Small: 1” to 1-1/2”; Medium: 1-3/4” to 2”
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.
Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.
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