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Name
Scientific name
Hemichromis lifalili
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Blood-Red Jewel Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The blood-red jewel cichlid, Hemichromis lifalili, is a cichlid endemic to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Often confused with H. bimacul…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–26°C, pH 6–7.8
Hardness
4–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Central African Republic, DR Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Habitat
It inhabits still and slow-moving creeks and tributaries. Despite their sluggish nature, these are usually rich in oxygen.
Aquarium size
75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres.
Maintenance
Provide a roomy aquarium with as many hiding places as possible to help disperse aggresion and provide sanctuary. This can be achieved through the use of clay …
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 26 °C. pH: 6.0-7.8 Hardness: 4-15°H
Diet
Primarily carnivorous, but will accept virtually anything offered. Live foods will help to enhance the colouration of the fish. Provide vegetable matter in the…
Behaviour and compatibility
A territorial species that becomes incredibly aggressive when spawning, but is fairly placid otherwise. It can be kept with larger Alestiids such as Congo tetr…
Sexual dimorphism
Difficult to sex. Males are slightly more colourful when not inbreeding dress.
Reproduction
Relatively straightforward. It's difficult to pair up adult H. lifalili so buy 5 or 6 young fish and allowing them to pair up naturally. This process may take …
Notes
Often confused with Rubricatochromis bimaculatus. These species can be easily distinguished as H. lifalili have only two black spots on the flanks whereas R. b…
References
References
No references