Species profile #1 The Jewel Cichlid

[@nouseforaname6846]

First fish I ever got were a pair of red jewels and they bred non stop. They sure are great looking fish! Thanks for sharing!👍

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

Thanks for watching

[@bebemartin1709]

Such a beautiful red color

[@tracyeldred555]

Beautiful Jewels, wish I could get one.

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

Thanks

[@andrewderksen3342]

Great video! I found if you can keep them alone and not with other jewels. They're quite peaceful actually 👍

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

Yes they are!

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

Thanks for watching

[@stanislavpeev7281]

I had the same impulse.Now I have them in a70 gallon white tigarbarbs for 2 weeks so far so good but I have coridoras owso there I'm waried a bit for them owdo haven't noticed issues so far.

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

They are cool

[@AndrzejJarota-p8e]

Czy ja mogę pisać po polsku? Jeśli tak to chciałbym się od Was dowiedzieć czy mając CZERWIENIAKI (hemichromis lifalili blue) małe po 3 cm - 10 sztuk w akwarium o wymiarach 120x40x45cm czy mogę do tego składu dać inną odmianę np. Moanda czy Exsul?. Proszę o podpowiedź. POZDRAWIAM

[@jorgepena5457]

cool fish

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

Thanks for the support

[@202_Reek]

Hey Jerry mine is brown have any ideas why

[@arranbree9997]

I have a jewel cichlid on his own in a 4ft tank but worried about which South Americans will be fine as he’s aggressive but he’s fine with two loach I recently put in

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

Mine are in with geos, salvini, oscar, clowns

[@bagelforscale3306]

I like Jewels

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

They are cool

[@Zdub811]

I have 3 jewels that are all dull colored since I brought them home. I’ve had them for a few months now. I feed them omega pellets and they’re in a 20 Gal. Any suggestions to brighten them up?

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

Are they in a tank by themselves? How old are they? If they are in a tank with fish that are harassing them they will color down. Also, they take awhile sometimes to color up. I had a fry that I gave to a friend and he is 8 months old before he started coloring up.

[@RedfishInc]

In my opinion these are the easiest cichlids to breed. They are not picky about water parameters, temperatures or feed. They will reproduce in tanks way too small for their size. I have bred thousands of these and ended up using them as feeders when lfs refused to take any more from me at any price. I have also raised Convicts and while they are probably just as easy to breed they are no where near as prolific . This species has adapted well to and taken up residence in the Florida canals and streams and with their high breeding rate are becoming an invasive non-native nuisance fish. Part of the reason that the hobby is now under attack from congress.

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

I agree with that. Check out my video on the Lacey act. I talk about that in it. Thanks for the comment

[@arranbree9997]

I have a jewel cichlid on his own in a 4ft tank and I’m worried about what South Americans will be suitable with him

[@solarheat9016]

Electric blue acara

[@sandrazandmane5596]

Hi... I have a pair red jewel, but they are not so friendly...?

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

They can be aggressive. What is in there with them?

[@sandrazandmane5596]

@@jerrysfishroom3579 they are only... And bristle nose pair

[@sandrazandmane5596]

@@jerrysfishroom3579 they are aggressive to each other

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

Are they chasing or are they lip locking? How long have they been together? Any damage to their sides? Are they the only Jewels in there?

[@sandrazandmane5596]

@@jerrysfishroom3579 One of them drives the other ... And only they live in the aquarium. There is no damage. I took it from a girlfriend who also has a couple.

[@100bgeagle]

I want to see fish not you!!!

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

Appreciate the feedback. Can't make any promises.

[@deepkeeper4762]

I brought a pair of red jewel cichlid last week, since then they're keep hiding as much as possible and always laying at the bottom of the tank. Don't know what to do😔

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

They are territorial and mine do not swim all over. They often stay in one place and love caves. You are not doing anything wrong.

[@deepkeeper4762]

@@jerrysfishroom3579 thank god, i was so scared