Part One
When it comes to choosing aquarium fish, there are a wide range to choose from. From small schooling fish that shoal beautifully about the aquarium, to large oddball fish which delight and surprise. The Jack Dempsey falls somewhere in the middle of the two extremes.
A gorgeous fish with oodles of personality and brilliant coloring, the Jack Dempsey is named after the famous boxer of the same name. Like their namesakes, Jack Dempseys have a reputation for wanton aggression, however their charms far outweigh their quirks. (If murdering fish could be considered a quirk.)
Part Two
Tank Mates For Jack Dempseys
The Jack Dempsey is also quite a territorial, and yes, aggressive fish. It cannot be kept with smaller fish because they will quite quickly become dinner. As the Dempsey ages, its aggression only increases, so be aware that the baby Dempsey currently living happily with smaller fish may one day eat them. A lot of people get young Jack Dempsey’s and then scoff at the reports of their aggression only to find that one morning, a few months later, half their tank is missing or maimed.
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