{"product_id":"green-jewel-cichlid","title":"Green Jewel Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Jewel Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking African cichlid offered at 4-6CM. West\/Central African Hemichromis lineage; captive-bred trade form. Its appeal comes from the combination of bold colour, intelligent behaviour and the unmistakable territorial presence that makes African cichlid aquariums so engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a generic community fish. Territorial and strongly aggressive when breeding. A well-planned aquarium, stable mineral-rich water where appropriate, strong filtration and deliberate stocking make a major difference to long-term colour, behaviour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold African cichlid colour and confident behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent centrepiece potential in a dedicated African setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive, responsive feeding behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for aquarists building a structured West African Jewel display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15 cm depending on lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 L+; larger for mixed cichlid setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23-28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0-7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\/carnivore-leaning; quality cichlid pellets, insect-based foods, frozen foods and some vegetable matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest kept with robust similarly sized fish in a spacious aquarium, or as a carefully managed pair. Avoid peaceful community fish, long-finned species and cramped mixed-cichlid setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank-mate direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible African cichlids with similar adult size, temperament and water chemistry; robust Synodontis can be considered in larger African biotope-style systems where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e small peaceful community fish, delicate long-finned fish, incompatible water-parameter species, and overcrowding that prevents weaker individuals from escaping dominant fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquascaping Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide rockwork, wood and multiple sight breaks. Expect digging and rearranging, especially when a pair forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplier identity note:\u003c\/em\u003e Supplier trade colour does not identify an exact Hemichromis species. Do not overstate taxonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"4-6CM","offer_id":53967340601638,"sku":"RT-234","price":225.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/GreenJewelCichlid.png?v=1790705856","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/green-jewel-cichlid","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}