Can jack dempseys live with yellow labs?
Verdict
No
No. Jack dempseys and yellow labs should not share a tank. An adult jack dempsey eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 4 inches yellow labs do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult jack dempsey eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 4 inches yellow labs do.
- Deal breakerJack dempseys are aggressive and much bigger than yellow labs.
- Watch outDifferent water: jack dempseys want pH 6.5–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–82°F.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Jack Dempsey | Electric yellow cichlid | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–86 °F | 75–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 7.8–8.6 |
| Adult size | 10.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 40 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | All levels |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 4+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for jack dempseys
Better tank mates for yellow labs
MollyYes
Mystery snailYes
Peacock cichlidYes
Boesemani rainbowfishYes
Blue gouramiYes
Firemouth cichlidYes
All electric yellow cichlid tank mates
Questions
Can jack dempseys live with yellow labs?
No. Jack dempseys and yellow labs should not share a tank. An adult jack dempsey eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 4 inches yellow labs do.
What temperature suits both jack dempseys and yellow labs?
75–82 °F. Jack dempseys need 72–86 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.
What size tank do jack dempseys and yellow labs need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the jack dempsey. Add space for each extra fish.