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African jewel Cichlid, here's some facts i pulled up for you. hope this helps
Jewel Cichlid Factoids
Origin
West African rivers
Maximum Size
Six inches theoretically -- four in real life
Longevity
10 years
Housing
10 okay but big tanks work better
Security
Females need cover at breeding time
Temperature
Prefers 75 to 82
Attitude
Stands up to larger cichlids. Not always the winner.
Sexing Difficult to distinguish discernible differences
Breeding Not that hard
Foods
Not picky
Water
Will live in old, yellow water. Prefers it cleaner.
Jewel Cichlid Factoids
Origin
West African rivers
Maximum Size
Six inches theoretically -- four in real life
Longevity
10 years
Housing
10 okay but big tanks work better
Security
Females need cover at breeding time
Temperature
Prefers 75 to 82
Attitude
Stands up to larger cichlids. Not always the winner.
Sexing Difficult to distinguish discernible differences
Breeding Not that hard
Foods
Not picky
Water
Will live in old, yellow water. Prefers it cleaner.
Just a question? Why did you say it a relief that it is an African cichlid? It is a soft water African not good in rift lake tanks.
That is what I am trying to tell you. Most African cichlids need hard water to be happy. These guys need soft water. They can get pretty nasty also. How big is you tank and what are the other African cichlids you have?
there is a vast difference between East African (Rift Lake) and West African (jewel fish). the former require hard, alkaline water while the latter prefer soft, acidic water. they can NOT be kept together in the same tank.
you've got Hemichromis bimaculatus.
you've got Hemichromis bimaculatus.