Red Short Body Jewel Cichlid

Red Short Body Jewel Cichlid

4-6CM
R 295.00
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Red Short Body Jewel Cichlid
Red Short Body Jewel Cichlid

Red Short Body Jewel Cichlid

R 295.00
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The Red Short Body Jewel Cichlid is a striking African cichlid offered at 4-6CM. Captive-bred ornamental Hemichromis line. Its appeal comes from the combination of bold colour, intelligent behaviour and the unmistakable territorial presence that makes African cichlid aquariums so engaging.

This is not a generic community fish. Territorial and potentially aggressive, especially when paired or 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.

Why You'll Love Them

  • Bold African cichlid colour and confident behaviour
  • Excellent centrepiece potential in a dedicated African setup
  • Active, responsive feeding behaviour
  • Ideal for aquarists building a structured West African Jewel display

Care Requirements

  • Adult size: Approx. 8-12 cm depending on line
  • Minimum aquarium: 150 L+ recommended
  • Temperature: 23-28°C
  • pH: 6.0-7.8
  • Diet: Omnivore/carnivore-leaning; quality pellets plus varied frozen foods and some vegetable matter
  • Care level: Intermediate

Behaviour & Compatibility

Best 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.

Good tank-mate direction: compatible African cichlids with similar adult size, temperament and water chemistry; robust Synodontis can be considered in larger African biotope-style systems where appropriate.

Avoid: small peaceful community fish, delicate long-finned fish, incompatible water-parameter species, and overcrowding that prevents weaker individuals from escaping dominant fish.

Aquascaping Notes

Provide rockwork, wood and multiple sight breaks. Expect digging and rearranging, especially when a pair forms.

Supplier identity note: Short-body ornamental line. Adult size varies by strain.

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