The African Jewel Cichlid belongs to a group of brightly coloured fish from Africa. They are extremely aggressive during spawning and will defend their fry vigorously. This makes them difficult to keep in a community set-up.
Scientific name | Common Name | Size | Temperament |
Hemichromis bimaculatus | Jewel cichlid | 150mm | Aggressive |
Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank size | Diet |
24-27oC | 6.5 - 7.5 | 120 litres | omnivore |