What is the minimum tank size for a jack dempsey?

what is the minimum tank size for a jack dempsey?

 

I would probably say around 40 probably more around 50-55 as they get 8 inches or bigger I thingk

 

Gunnie can give you some really good information on Jack Dempseys. (let me see if I can find her )
Carol

 

They're awesome fish, but I don't know what tank size they need...I'm going to get one someday muahaha

 

I think a 55 gal. would be the minimum size I would put one in. They are really beautiful fish, but they get about 7 inches long!

 

they get much larger then 7 inches, mine started in a 55 gallon and I was going to keep him there, but once he outgrew all the other fish his aggresion twards them got out of hand, he was about 12 inches when I moved him into the 125 with some large oscars and now he knows his place! they are amazingly colorfull though!

 

they get much larger then 7 inches, mine started in a 55 gallon and I was going to keep him there, but once he outgrew all the other fish his aggresion twards them got out of hand, he was about 12 inches when I moved him into the 125 with some large oscars and now he knows his place! they are amazingly colorfull though!

Wow! Have you got any pictures you could post? ;D

 

Regular Jack Dempseys get to be an average of 10" and should be in a tank no smaller than 75 gallons.

 

Just to add my bit, what sort of tank mates would a JD prefer - if any? I'm interested in getting one too.