Muckhead's Chronicle

Death in the Family

I am sad to announce there has been a death in the family. Jack has been in the family for almost 5 years, and passed away almost unnoticed today. Jack of course was a Jack Dempsey or Cichlasoma octofasciatum, a member of the Cichlid family of tropical fish. He was a very aggressive fish,(hence the name Jack Dempsey), and became our only fish after eating everything else in the tank. At death I would say he was at least 8 inches long and a good 3 pounds min.

I'd like to say he had a good life, we regularly treated him to his favorite food (other fish), and kept his tank in good condition, although I believe my recent neglect due to my work was probably the reason for his demise. Sorry Jack.

May his life beyond be filled with feeder fish!