Cichlids: J

All cichlids whose common name starts with J, in alphabetical order. Each card links to its care guide.

8 species

Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
Freshwater
9.8 in (25 cm) · 55 gal (208 L)72–82°F (22–28°C)
Jackson's utaka
Copadichromis jacksoni
Freshwater
7.1 in (18 cm) · 79 gal (300 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)
Jaguar cichlid
Parachromis managuensis
Freshwater
15.7 in (40 cm) · 119 gal (450 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
Jegu's pike cichlid
Crenicichla jegui
Freshwater
9.4 in (24 cm) · 119 gal (450 L)77–84°F (25–29°C)
Jewel cichlid
Hemichromis bimaculatus
Freshwater
5.9 in (15 cm) · 30 gal (115 L)72–82°F (22–28°C)
Johanna pike cichlid
Lugubria johanna
Freshwater
13.4 in (34 cm) · 185 gal (700 L)75–82°F (24–28°C)
Johanni cichlid
Melanochromis johannii
Freshwater
4.7 in (12 cm) · 42 gal (160 L)73–81°F (23–27°C)
Johnston's placidochromis
Placidochromis johnstoni
Freshwater
7.9 in (20 cm) · 119 gal (450 L)75–81°F (24–27°C)

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