Neon Blue Jewel Cichlid
There are 11 known species from the genus hemichromis aka jewel cichlids.
Neon blue jewel cichlid. Ruinemans aquarium bv ijsselveld 9 3417 xh montfoort holland phone. Neon it is not known exactly what they are. What we do know is that they are very very similar to the regular common jewel in the hobby hemichromis guttatus i can generally easily distinguish the species in the hemichromis genus but i cannot always distinguish these from a.
Hemichromis bimaculatus are gorgeous freshwater fish that are native to west africa. Another common name for them is the african jewelfish. The neon jewel is a spectacular fish however i must try and encourage people not to keep this fish in place of genuine species of jewel cichlid.
The jewel cichlid scientific name. Neon jewel cichlids are highly territorial and must be kept in spacious aquaria ideally minimum 4ft long with plenty of visual barriers amongst the décor. Hemichromis bimaculatus is a popular fish in the cichlid family.
There are even green ones. The neon jewel cichlid is widely distributed throughout west africa where it is known from canals and streams in forested areas some distance inland from the coast. Their coloration in pet store tanks can be a little drab but with proper feeding and a suitable aquarium they should color up nicely.
Jewel cichlid fish are however difficult to keep in a home tank because of their aggression. Jewel cichlid hemichromis bimaculatus belongs to a group of brightly colored fish from africa. Of course jewel cichlid is aggressive if it is kept together with guppies and danio but in case when cichlid has tank mates of corresponding size and temper it s no way a troublesome fish.
The neon blue is a hybrid not found in the wild. In australia in particular it is important to try and promote the keeping of pure species lines as the import of hemichromines from german or as wild caught specimens from west africa is prohibited. Jewel cichlids scientific name.
Bc in sk wrote these are what is known in the hobby as neon jewel cichlids or even sometimes called hemichromis sp. These are known to be the most colorful fish from the freshwater and the jewel cichlid is the crown jewel of cichlids. Jewel cichlid hemichromis bimaculatus is a cichlid that became famous due to its beauty and aggressiveness.
These fish originate from west africa primarily but can be found a bit further east as well. Also known by the names african jewelfish blue jewel green jewel and jewel fish their natural habitat in the wild is small freshwater bodies such as lakes rivers and streams.
