Letourneuxi's Jewel Cichlid (Hemichromis letourneauxi)
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Letourneuxi's Jewel Cichlid
Letourneuxi's Jewel Cichlid
Hemichromis letourneauxi
208 Litres (55 US G.)
10-12 cm (3.9-4.7")
6.0 - 6.5
22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)
5-8 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Letourneuxi's Jewel Cichlid, Jewel Fish, Nile Jewel Cichlid, African Jewelfish
Additional scientific names
- Hemichromis rolandi, Hemichromis saharae, Hemichromis bimaculatus saharae, Hemichromis letourneauxi
Origin
- Africa: Nile to Senegal from North Africa to côte d'Ivoire. Also introduced from Everglades to Big cypress national park in Florida.
Sexing
- Males are brighter than females in breeding season.
Tank compatibility
- A moderatly aggressive fish.
Diet
- Should accept most foods including pellet and flake, as well as live/frozen foods such as bloodworm.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- Does best in a mature planted tank with plenty of hiding places.
Behaviour
- Is territorial and may pick on tank mates.
Identification
- H. letourneauxi should not be confused with Hemichromis lifalili as they are very similar but H. lifalili tends to be more red in colour.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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