Remarks: The "electric blue" gene has been selected for in these fish, making them more blue compared to the black and blue form.

Scientific Name: Rocio octofasciata

Common Name: Electric Blue Jack Dempsey

Max Size: 12"

pH: 6.0-8.0

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 70-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Central America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food

Compatibility: Alone, in pairs, or with similarly sized Central or South American cichlids

Tank Mate Options:

• Jack Dempsey Cichlid
• Green Texas Cichlid
• Cuban Cichlid

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