Jewel Cichlid Care Guide
Hemichromis spp.
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Bioload Score
9000
AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 4.0"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Due to their aggressive nature, they are best kept with other robust cichlids or larger, non-aggressive species. Avoid keeping them with smaller or more passive fish.
Good to Know
Jewel Cichlids can be highly territorial and aggressive, especially during breeding or when defending their territory.
Gender Differences
Males may have more intense colors and larger dorsal and anal fins.
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