Common Name: Electric Blue Jack Dempsey, EBJD
Scientific Name: Nandopsis Octofasciatum
Average Adult Fish Size: 10 inches / 25 cm
Place of Origin: Wild Jack Dempsey cichlids can be found in North and Central America where they inhabit a region that stretches from the Papaloapán River in southern Mexico to the Hondurian Ulua River in Central America.
Typical Tank Setup: A mostly open aquarium with some rock work. Rocks should be placed so territories are spread out. 3 inches / 7.5 cm or more of  medium sand or gravel is required as they like to dig.
Recommended Minimum Aquarium Capacity: 45 gallon / 180 litre for one, 75 gallon / 300 litre or larger for a full grown pair
Compatibility: Best if kept with other cichlids of the same size and temperament.
Temperature: 72 – 86 Deg.  F /  22 – 30 Deg. C
Water Chemistry: pH 7.0-8.0
Feeding: Flaked, frozen, and pelleted food when smaller, and larger pellets along with chunks of frozen food when larger. Will eat smaller fish, but this is not recommended as a consistent diet.