Jack Dempsey & African Butterfly Cichlid
Rocio octofasciata · Anomalochromis thomasi
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
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Jack Dempsey Tank Mates & Compatibility
Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
TemperamentAggressive (8/10)
Adult Size25 cm
Temperature22–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSolo or group
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Compatible on paper, but will Jack Dempsey fit your setup?
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Jack Dempsey
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Jack Dempsey & African Butterfly Fish
Rocio octofasciata · Pantodon buchholzi
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive
Jack Dempsey & African Jewel Cichlid
Rocio octofasciata · Hemichromis bimaculatus
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive
Jack Dempsey & African Lungfish
Rocio octofasciata · Protopterus annectens
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive
Jack Dempsey & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid
Rocio octofasciata · Apistogramma agassizii
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Jack Dempsey & Amano Shrimp
Rocio octofasciata · Caridina multidentata
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Amazon Leaf Fish
Rocio octofasciata · Monocirrhus polyacanthus
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Amazon Puffer
Rocio octofasciata · Colomesus asellus
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Apple Snail
Rocio octofasciata · Pomacea maculata
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Assassin Snail
Rocio octofasciata · Clea helena
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)
Rocio octofasciata · Melanochromis auratus
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive
Jack Dempsey & Bala Shark
Rocio octofasciata · Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Bamboo Shrimp
Rocio octofasciata · Atyopsis moluccensis
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)
Rocio octofasciata · Toxotes jaculatrix
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive
Jack Dempsey & Beckford's Pencilfish
Rocio octofasciata · Nannostomus beckfordi
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)
Rocio octofasciata · Caridina cantonensis
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Rocio octofasciata · Betta splendens
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive
Jack Dempsey & Black Ghost Knifefish
Rocio octofasciata · Apteronotus albifrons
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive
Jack Dempsey & Black Neon Tetra
Rocio octofasciata · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Black Pacu
Rocio octofasciata · Colossoma macropomum
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Black Skirt Tetra
Rocio octofasciata · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)
Rocio octofasciata · Physella acuta
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Bleeding Heart Tetra
Rocio octofasciata · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful
Jack Dempsey & Blind Cave Tetra
Rocio octofasciata · Astyanax mexicanus
Jack Dempsey: AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful