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Name

Scientific name

Rubricatochromis bimaculatus

Described by

Authority Gill, Year 1862, Bracketed

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Jewel Cichlid

Photograph credits

All 3 credited

Summary

The jewel cichlid, Rubricatochromis bimaculatus, is a cichlid from Africa's western coast, between southern Guinea and central Liberia. Reg…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

150mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6–7.8

Hardness

4–18dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Territorial

Social needs

A pair

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Liberia

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Widespread down Africa's western coast from South Guinea to Central Liberia.

Habitat

Inhabits small streams and canals in areas of overhanging and surface vegetation.

Aquarium size

120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 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: 22 – 28 °C pH: 6.0-7.8 Hardness: 4-18 dH

Diet

Will eat nearly anything offered, though live foods will help to enhance the colouration of the fish. Provide vegetable matter in the form of vegetable/spiruli…

Behaviour and compatibility

A territorial species that becomes incredibly aggressive when spawning. It can be kept with larger Alestiid tetras such as Congo tetras, Synodontis catfish, Lo…

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Sexual dimorphism

Difficult to sex. Look at the caudal fins of the fish. In males the blue patterning is reticulated in the middle of the fin. Adult males also develop pointed d…

Reproduction

Relatively straightforward. Substrate spawner. It is difficult to pair up adult Jewels, so we recommend the purchase of 5 or 6 youngsters and allowing them to …

Notes

Not recommended for the beginner or for the general community tank, despite often being sold as such. The Jewel Cichlid is regularly seen in the trade. Recentl…

References

References

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