Jewel Cichlid Hemichromis bimaculatus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Hemichromis bimaculatus
Origin region
West Africa (rivers, streams)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Aggressive
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
23.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
4.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
West Africa (rivers, streams)
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Aggressive
Breeding & care
Pairs form and guard eggs; very aggressive when breeding.
Notes
Vivid red fish with iridescent blue-green spotting.