Description

Also known as African Jewel Cichlid, African Jewelfish, Blue Jewel, Jewel Cichlid, Red Jewel, Red Jewel Cichlid, Scarlet Jewel Cichlid, Two-spotted Jewelfish, West African Jewelfish.

Found in sheltered waters, over mud and sand bottoms, of canals, creeks, ditches, rivers, and streams in forested areas.
They feed on algae, crustaceans, insects, and shrimps.
Length - 13cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Africa

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
Can be very aggressive!
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Hemichromis-bimaculatus.html