Blood-red Jewel Cichlid (Hemichromis lifalili)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameHemichromis lifalili

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asBlood Red Jewel, Lifalili Jewel, Congo Jewelfish

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size4 in

Minimum tank size30 gallons

Water parametersTemp 72-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-12 dGH

Appearance

Among the most vividly colored jewels, an intense uniform blood-red body covered in sparkling turquoise-blue spots, with a single dark gill-cover spot rather than the two of bimaculatus.

Difficulty and care for the Blood-red Jewel Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Congo basin (Central/West Africa)

Keeper notes

Highly aggressive when paired and breeding; defends a large territory. The single-spot, deepest-red jewel; keep with care and ample space.

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