Jewel Cichlid
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Tank info
Minimum Tank Size: 110 liter
Group Size: Singly or in pairs
Water Temperature: 24 to 27°C
pH: 6.5 to 7.5
Hardness: 4 to 16 dGH
Lifespan: 5 years
Adult Size: 15 cm
Usual Place in the Tank: All levels, mostly bottom
Decorations
The jewel is a digger, so line the bottom of the tank with a soft, sandy substrate. You do not want them rooting around in anything with rough edges.
Large rocks, clay pots, or driftwood to create hiding spaces and territories that your cichlids can claim.
Feeding
Jewel cichlids are omnivores. Feed your fish a high-quality flake food or cichlid pellet six days a week and allow one day without food for digestion.
If possible feed live food once a week. Live small earthworms, daphnia, feeder fish, bloodworm or brine shrimp
Tank mates
Some Central and South American cichlids make decent tank mates for the jewel. These fish are not overly aggressive, provided you have an appropriate tank setup.
Consider the following;
Jack Dempsey
Firemouth cichlid
Green terror
Some parrots.
Fast swimming, schooling fish can also pair well. These “dither fish” help keep the peace by providing a distraction and thereby reducing aggression.
Barbs make a great choice, especially tiger barbs in a group of 5 to 10.
Bottom feeders can also work well. When adding plecos or catfish, ensure you have an adequate tank size to accommodate them with your cichlid.
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