Cichlasoma octofasciatum (Jack Dempsey)

The body is typical of cichlids, massive and slightly compressed laterally.

Cichlasoma octofasciatum fish is also known as tiger fish or mite fish. It is a kind of fish from Central America, more precisely rivers and lakes from South America and Central America. Tiger fish is a medium -sized animal, reaching about 10 cm in length. It has an elongated and side compressed body, with well -developed ventral and pectoral fins which allow it to quickly move into water. Her dress is characterized by black and yellow longitudinal stripes which give it the appearance of a tiger, hence its common name.

Tiger fish is a very colorful and lively animal, making it a popular species in domestic aquariums. It is also appreciated by sports fishermen for its liveliness and combativeness. Tiger fish is a natural predator and feeds mainly on small fish, crustaceans and aquatic worms. It can also feed on aquatic plants and food designed for aquarium fish.

Tiger fish is a territorial animal and can become aggressive towards other aquarium fish if it feels threatened. It is therefore important to keep it in a large enough aquarium and to avoid putting it in the company of other aggressive or too small fish. Tiger fish also needs a well -equipped aquarium with plants, rocks and hiding places to hide and feel safe.

Regarding its reproduction, tiger fish is an oviparous species, that is to say that females lay eggs which are fertilized by males. The female can lay up to several hundred eggs at a time, which it generally deposits on flat surfaces such as plant leaves or rocks. Eggs generally hatch after a few days and fry can be fed with infusories or food designed for newborns.

In summary, tiger fish is a kind of popular aquarium fish due to its color and liveliness.

More accentuated coloring and more tapered dorsal and anal fins in male.

The female lays on substrate discovered between 500 and 800 eggs. Parents take care of fry.