Red Jewel Cichlid

Description

Red Jewel Cichlid by Boots Aquatics
The Red Jewel Cichlid (
Hemichromis lifalili
), is one of the most colorful cichlids of its genus. Originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is a cichlid that enjoys water conditions similar to New World (South and Central American) species. It is remarkably peaceful (outside of breeding time) and can possibly even be kept in a sort of community setting in an aquarium of adequate space.
The
Blood Red
Jewel
Cichlid
will thrive in an aquarium with plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations. It typically will not eat ornamental plants, but may do a fair amount of digging, so plants that attach to driftwood and/or rockwork are recommended. As mentioned before, this cichlid is generally peaceful compared to many of its relatives, so it’s often compatible with other peaceful and semi-aggressive fish too large to be considered prey, such as
Kribensis
cichlids and larger The Red Jewel Cichlid is typically territorial at its peak during spawning. Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the Red Jewel
Cichlid
. If spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether unless the aquarium is of considerable size with ample cover/decor.
Feeding is simple for the unfussy
Red
Jewel
Cichlid
. High-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods will all be readily accepted. Some vegetable matter is also required and can be achieved with the feeding of spirulina-rich foods or blanched fresh vegetables such as spinach. Quality and variety are the keys to a diet that will ensure that this fish maintains optimal health and coloration, so this species should not be fed dry foods exclusively.
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS
:
Temperature
:  72° - 84° F (22° - 29° C)
pH
:  7.0 - 8.0
KH
:  12 - 18 KH
Minimum tank size
:  20 gallons
SHIPPING INFORMATION
All orders are shipped with USPS priority mail. We package all our orders with eggcrate foam for both protection and insulation from the elements. All orders are also double bagged with any corners taped so no fish will get trapped. During extreme cold weather, we will include heat packs. We ship Monday - Thursday depending on the area.
Live arrival guaranteed!
We absolutely guarantee live arrival! If your fish arrive dead on arrival, please send at least 2 photos of them in the original packaging, within two hours of delivery time, and we can either send you additional fish or refund your money
.