Blue Jack Dempseys

Mendel is credited with discovering genetics.

Blue jack dempseys. Electric blue jack dempsey features. With proper care the life expectancy of electric blue jack dempsey is 10 years. I had to wait more than a decade to meet mr.

A distinctive feature of the electric blue jack dempsey is loyalty to one partner throughout life. Breeding electric blue jack dempsey cichlids is a little more difficult than breeding most other kinds of cichlids. This variety is thought to be either a morph of wild types developed through selective breeding.

Since i first set eyes on this blue morph known as the electric blue jack dempsey i have been determined to. For the ideal breeding environment the water temperature should be raised to and maintained at 84 86 f and the ph stablized on the more acidic side. Previously cichlasoma octofasciatum is considered to be one of the most beautiful freshwater aquarium fish the adult displays a magnificent blue coloration and is definitely one of the bluest freshwater fish in the hobby.

Was it a new species a mutation or a sterile hybrid from two different species. It has a base color of electric blue to gray and displays many iridescent blue and green spots giving this fish a spectacular look. Earlier i mentioned mendel and his pea.

When breeding these colors will intensify. The electric blue jack dempsey is one of the most recent and spectacular genetic mutations to come into the tropical fish hobby. The electric blue jack dempsey is an egg layer who also practices brood care.

The electric blue jack dempsey variety is known to be less aggressive nature compared to standard jack dempsey fish. The blue jack dempsey slowly acquired a legendary status and speculations started to flow. It is an exceptionally brilliant fish that would make a beautiful addition to any suitable tank.