Can Angelfish Live With Jack Dempsey?
❌Not Compatible
Jack Dempsey Cichlid is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Angelfish | Jack Dempsey | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 72–86°F | 76–84°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 5.9" | 9.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 40 gal | 53 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
intermediatesemi-aggressive40+ gal
The Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, black stripes (many color variants) coloration. Iconic tall-bodied cichlid. Mid.
Full care guide →Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
intermediateaggressive53+ gal
The Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its dark brown-purple, blue-green spots coloration. Named after the boxer. Mid to Bottom.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Angelfish:
For Jack Dempsey:
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