Cichlidae
Hemichromis
15.00 cm
6.5 - 26.5 cm smaller in aquaria
Semi-aggressive
Mostly territorial and aggressive when spawning
Herbivore, Other
110.00 L
48.00 cm x 12.00 cm
22.0 C - 28.0 C
Hardness 4-18 dH
6.0-7.8 pH
Provide hiding places to disperse agression and provide sanctuary.
They are diggers so keep in mind if planted
Rocks and flowerpots to form caves appreciated
Mid
Egg-layer (Parental Care)
Lines of eggs on flat surface fertilized by male
600 fry
Once a pair spawns remove other fish
Eggs hatch in 3 days and all eggs removed by female into a pit. This may happen several times before they are free swimming.
Feed micro worms brine shrimp . Parents care for brood for about a month … then remove as parents may spawn again.