Banded Jewelfish Hemichromis fasciatus
Hemichromis fasciatus
Origin: West Africa (Senegal to Congo)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 25 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 8-12
- Swimming Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Carnivore – large pellets, earthworms, frozen shrimp
- Temperament
- Highly aggressive; predatory
About
Hemichromis fasciatus, the Banded Jewelfish, is a large and colourful West African cichlid displaying rows of iridescent turquoise spots on a vivid red body during breeding coloration. More aggressive than the common Jewel Cichlid, it requires a species-specific or robust community setup. Excellent parental care.
Care Guide
Keep as a mated pair or alone; highly aggressive toward conspecifics. Requires at least 200 L for a pair. Provide large rocks, caves, and robust or no plants. Feed meaty foods: earthworms, large pellets, frozen shrimp. Water hardness is flexible. Excellent parents — form tightly bonded pairs.
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