Another color variation you see a fair amount is a dark blue or turquoise body with the same bright blueish-green dots. They definitely aren’t as popular as the red bodied fish, but you’ll see them quite often. The Jewel cichlid is a fun and unique looking freshwater fish that doesn’t get the attention it deserves from the aquarist community.
Scientific name | Common Name | Size | Temperament |
Hemichromis bimaculatus | Green Jewel cichlid | 150mm | Aggressive |
Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank size | Diet |
24-27oC | 6.5 - 7.5 | 120 litres | omnivore |