Electric Blue Jack Dempsey

Electric Blue Jack Dempsey

Rocio octofasciata (blue morph)

Also known as: EBJD, Neon Blue Dempsey

💧 Freshwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore

A stunning electric blue color morph of the Jack Dempsey. Slightly smaller and less aggressive than the regular form.

Tank Size

55 gal
minimum (75+ preferred)

Temperature

74–84°F
23–29°C

pH Range

6.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

8"
20.3 cm

Lifespan

8–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

More delicate than the standard Jack Dempsey. Grows slower and stays smaller. Avoid housing with overly aggressive tank mates.

Feeding

Pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and krill. Balanced diet maintains color.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" X-Ray Tetra 1.75"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Ember Tetra 0.8" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Flame Tetra 1.5" Red Phantom Tetra 1.5" Espei Rasbora 1.5"

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