Hemichromis bimaculatus
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| Jewel Cichlid | |
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| Jewel Cichlid | |
| Species | Hemichromis bimaculatus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 170.344 liters 170,343.53 mL 45 US Gallons (170.3L) |
| Size | 5.512 in
13-14 cm (5.1-5.5") |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 294.15 K 69.8 °F 529.47 °R 296.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
4-16 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Jewel Fish, Jewel Cichlid, Jewelfish, Two-Spot Jewel Cichlid
[edit] Sexing
- The females tend to be larger and the males more colorful.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Tend to be top feeders. As with most Cichlids, these fish should be considered semi-aggressive and incompatible with community fish.
[edit] Diet
- This fish will accept pellets and flake as well as algae-based foods. They will eat live plants.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- These fish need spacious tanks with plenty of hiding places and caves.
[edit] Behaviour
- This fish should be considered aggressive.
[edit] Identification
- A colourful oval-shaped fish that is red-orange in base colour, with many iridescent blue spots covering the body and fins,they have two dark spots on the flanks. There are hybrids also seen, these lack the dark spots.
[edit] Pictures
 Jewel Cichlid |
[edit] Video
Spawning Behaviour:
