Jewel Cichlid
Jewel cichlid
Scientific Name: Hemichromis bimaculatus
Common Name(s): Jewel Cichlid
Geo. Origin: W. Africa – Guinea, Liberia
Diet: Omnivore
Gender Differences: Monomorphic
Breeding: Substrate Spawner
Temperament: Peaceful
Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 5″
Temperature: 72 – 78°F
pH: 6.5 – 7.5
Water Hardness: Hard
Difficulty: 3
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how fast do they grow and what should i feed them because i just bought 1
Jewel cichlid young grow quite fast, but it will probably take them over a year to reach adult size. Be aware that in some cases they have been known to be aggressive, so if you may to reconsider keeping it depending on what else you have in the tank.
As for feeding them they will eat your regular cichlid flakes or pellets. I would recommend one of the following, which can be bought online or at your local fish store.