Jack Dempsey?

23 11:25:03

Question

Jack Dempsey I have a fish that I bought over a year ago, which I at the time believed to be a Jack Dempsey. However, I've never really had anybody confirm that and I guess I would just like to know if that is what "he" is. I have seen Jack Dempsey cichlids before and I guess I'm not entirely convinced that is what my fish is. I have attached a picture, if you need a better one let me know.

Currently he is about 5 inches long, but he's always growing. This picture is from around the time I got him. As for personality/behavior, he is quite aggressive and is only content with having a pleco as a tankmate. As long as there are no other fish in the tank, he's a pretty calm though he does dig or spit stones sometimes at night.

Thanks so much!

Answer
Hi Emily,
From that picture, he could be a young Jack Dempsey. Keep in mind that there are many Central American cichlids that look rather similar when they are young.

-- Ron C.
rcoleman@cichlidresearch.com
Cichlid Research Home Page <http://cichlidresearch.com>

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