Fish Facts: Juvenile Jack Dempsey (Cichlasoma octofasciatum)

The Jack Dempsey gets its named from a former heavyweight champion, meaning the Jack Dempsey can be quite an aggressive fish. The Jack Dempsey (Cichlasoma octofasciatum) is a member of the cichlid family and is native to Central America. The color of the Jack Dempsey varies greatly with age, mood, and health of the animal … Read more