Description
Red Jewel cichlids are native to West and Central African rivers. Growing up to 15cm in length, these hardy cichlids are loved for their stunning colouration, spanning a range of orange and reds, peppered with glittering blue-green iridescent spots.
Red Jewels are generally considered aggressive, particularly when breeding. They thrive best when kept in a single species tank as one mated pair. Avoid housing with small, timid fish that would potentially fit in their mouths. Any tank mates need to not fit in their mouths, be robust and fast moving.
To mimic their natural environment, consider a sandy substrate. Red Jewels love to dig and sift through sand. Since they love to dig, consider using epiphyte plants such as Java fern and hardscape materials such as rocks and driftwood to create plenty of visual barriers and break lines of sight.
At Wirral Aquatics we feed our red Jewel Cichlids EBO Pro soft artemia, insect meal, spirulina and live foods including brine shrimp and bloodworm.
Tank compatibility & care
Ordering livestock
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