Blood Red Jewel Cichlid
Hemichromis lifalili
Origin: Congo basin, Central Africa
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 12 cm
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 5–8
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive when breeding; manageable as a pair in species tank
About
Hemichromis lifalili, the Blood Red Jewel Cichlid, is a West African dwarf cichlid from Congo basin tributaries. At breeding time both male and female turn a glowing ruby-red studded with iridescent turquoise-blue spots — one of the most vivid colour displays of any freshwater fish. A substrate spawner with excellent parental care. Best kept as a bonded pair in a species or single-pair setup as they become highly territorial when breeding.
Care Guide
Pair in 100+ L tank. Flat stones or caves for egg-laying. Temperature 24–28 °C, soft to medium water. Feed quality cichlid pellets, frozen bloodworm and brine shrimp. Remove other fish when pair is breeding as aggression intensifies dramatically.
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