Aquarist Species:  Hemichromis bimaculatus

Aquarist: mafishguy

Species Profile: Hemichromis bimaculatus

Description:   The most common 'Jewel Fish' native to West African rivers. It is a very aggressive cichlid which takes on a bright red color when breeding and guarding young.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   PVAS Auction

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Line Traits:   Red

Year Acquired:   2025

75F and 7.2PH in 20 gallon tank

Spawning notes:

Species Spawned:   Yes

spawned in a 20 gallon tank in a clay pot

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

The fry did really well on golden pearls

Young fish available?   Yes