About Jewel Cichlid

The Jewel Cichlid (Hemichromis bimaculatus) is a species of fish from the Cichlidae family native to South Africa. This beautiful fish has a colorful appearance, including blue, red, olive, and turquoise. When they spawn, they will lay their eggs on flat surfaces, such as rocks or leaves.

Common Name
Jewel cichlid
Conservation Status
Extinct (EX)
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Hemichromis bimaculatus
Species
Hemichromis bimaculatus
Genus
Hemichromis
Family
Cichlidae
SubOrder
Characoidei
Order
Cichliformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Characteristics

Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Jewel Cichlid

Color
Blue
Red
Olive
Turquoise
Pattern
Striped
Characteristics
Colorful Appearance
Tank Level
Middle
Min Height

2.5 Inches or 1 meters

Max Height

10.5 Inches or 1 meters

Max Weight

0.0220462 lbs

Specific Information

Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics.

Spinal Column

Vertebrata

Vision Systems
Monocular Vision
Polarized Light Detection
Animal Care

This term covers all aspects of animal care.

Maintenance
easy
Temperature

75°F to 82°F

Substrate
Sand
Water Hardness
Soft
Minimum Tank Size

30 gallons

pH

6.5 to 7.5

Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits

Learn more about the characteristics of the Jewel Cichlid including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors.

Intelligence
Medium
Feeding habits
Omnivores
Temperament
Energetic
Modes of Locomotion
Swimming
Paddling
Energy Level
High Energy
Life Cycle and Reproduction

Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Jewel Cichlid.

Lifespan

5 Years

Reproductive System
Oviparous
Crossbreeding

Jewel Cichlid is the result of mating between Jewel Cichlid and Jewel Cichlid.

Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area

Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions.

Habitat

Aquatic

Ecosystem
Freshwater
Country
South Africa
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