Common Name | Red Forest Jewel Cichlid |
Scientific Name | Hemichromis Bimaculatus |
Size | 15 cm |
Origin | Western Africa, found in forested streams in the Niger River |
Tank Setup | Community Setup |
Temperature | 22 – 28 degrees |
Feeding | They tend accept flakes and pellets |
Gender | Males tend to be darker with lesser colours. |
Comments | Jewels are a relatively peaceful cichlid and tend to be more suited in community setups rather then being in setups with large cichlids. |