Description
Jack Dempsey Cichlid
Named after a famous 1920's boxer due ot their aggressive nature and strong facial features, the Jack Dempsey is a popular Central American cichlid. The Jack Dempsey cichlid is native to Mexico and Honduras where it is found in slow-moving waters with warm, murky water and sand-bottomed canals. Locally known as the Mexican Blue Frontosa.
Like most cichlids, it is considered aggressive but can get along in a well-populated tank, tending to be more territorial if able to establish a territory to defend when kept with only a few other fish. They can get more aggressive as they grow - be sure ot house with similarly-sized fish, or transfer to a species-only tank with Jack Dempsey's of a similar size. It is recommended that Jack Demspeys are provided with plenty of hiding spaces such as driftwood and caves, as they can often be shy.
The Jack Dempsey cichlid is sensitive to bright light, and will be more active during half-light. Take care when housing with plants, Jack Dempseys have been known to vandalise greenery.
Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions.
Approx. delivered size: 7-10cm
Maximum size: 15cm
Origin: Central America, Mexico, Honduras
Ideal number kept together: 2+
pH: 6.0–7.0
Hardness: 9-20 dGH
Temperature: 22–30 °C
Moderate. They are a hardy Cichlid so are not difficult to keep. Aggressive natured.
Carnivorous - will feed on bloodworm, crustaceans, insects (and small fish!) They can have anything from flake, granules, live and frozen foods. The live food will help with colouration.
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Shipping Cut Off Times
- In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
- In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
- Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.
None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
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Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
- | FREE |
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Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
- | £39.99 |
| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
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Zone 1 (7-10 days) |
- | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Further delivery information
All delivery services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard.
Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
Orders over £50 that are under 2kg may be sent by a Royal Mail Tracked 24 service rather than via DPD Local (depending on parcel size).
Orders over £50 delivering to non UK mainland locations may be despatched via a Royal Mail (2-3 days) service rather than an express shipping option.
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