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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…
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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