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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

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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

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