Jewel cichlids can reach lengths of 7-13 cm (6inch) in some species brightly coloured. Brighter body colouration is generally evident during breeding.
Jewel Cichlids
Jewel Cichlids
By KimmyM
Species/genus: Hemichromis bimaculatus ...
Jewel Cichlid
Age of Aquariums Freshwater Fish Jewel Cichlid - Hemichromis bimaculatus ...
Jewel cichlids are colorful fish that are pugnacious and scrappy in the typical cichlid fasion. Also typical of cichlids however, they make good parents. The body ranges from orange to pink, with several shiny yellow spots.
The Jewel Cichlid originated from the rivers in Africa in the Zaire region. It is one of the most aggressive tropical fish and is not suited for a community tank. It is also known as the Jewelfish and the Two Spotted Jewel Fish.
Red Jewel Cichlid - Hemichromis bimaculatus
Common Names: Jewelfish, Two-Spotted Jewelfish
Scientific Name: Hemichromis bimaculatus ...
Jewel Cichlid (Hemichromis bimaculatus)
Photo of: Jewel Cichlid (Hemichromis bimaculatus)
Scientific Name(s): Hemichromis bimaculatus ...
(Jewel Cichlids)
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RE: Tankmate selection for Hemichromis bimaculatus
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Tankmate selection for Hemichromis bimaculatus
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Jewel Cichlid, Two-spotted Jewel Cichlid [Pictures]
Hemichromis bimaculatus
SYN: Hemichromis fugax
PD: An elongated cichlid with a sloping forehead. The upper part of the body is light olive green while the lower part is red or orange.
Fish: My Jewel Cichlid, jewel cichlid, slate rock
Fish: Housing Cichlids, midas cichlid, cichlid research
Fish: Chiclids, midas cichlid, cichlid research
Fish: fish indentification, midas cichlid, cichlid research ...
BREEDING JEWEL CICHLIDS (Hemichromis bimaculatus) by S. Naga Siddharth
Summary: Writing from India, Naga recounts his personal experiences breeding this fish. Illustrated with original photos.
I keep 5 Silver dollars in 180 L aquarium with 2 jewel cichlids and 2 Convict Geophagus Surinmaensis cichilds. The fish seem to get along and leave each other alone.
This fish is closely related to and very similar to the more common Jewel Cichlid. The major difference is that this fish is usually smaller in captivity. While young the common Jewel and this Jewel species can easily be confused.
Hemichromis bimaculatus, widely known as the Jewel cichlid, is a truly magnificent fish. However, when spawning in the limited space of an aquarium it becomes as deadly as it can get.
Small (less than 6") Aggressive Cichlids: includes the Jewel cichlids from West Africa, and some of the smaller species of Pseudotropheus, Labidochromis and Melanochromis usually listed as "African Cichlids" from East Africa.
Jewelfish: Jewelfish, also know as jewel cichlids, are members of the genus Hemichromis. They are native to West Africa, and are known to be aggressive in the aquarium.
If one dies, then it is sometimes hard to get the remaining fish to accept a new mate, and I have found this to happen with the Angels, the Jewel Cichlids, and the Firemouths, but again, not all fish are the same, ...
Pair of Hemichromis bimaculatus (jewel cichlid) surrounded by their young.
THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL REPRODUCTION
Have well-fed and healthy parents.
Provide them with the best possible environment: ...
Hemichromis Elongatus Banded Jewel Cichlid
Offered By: That Pet Place
Price: $34.99
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