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Red Jewel Cichlid tank II Adult and Fry feeding live food II Red Jewel Tank

There are several different species of Jewel Fish; all are very beautiful but aggressive members of the cichlid family. Jewel Fish will attack its own species as well as any other fish, no matter the size, when in breeding season and while rearing their fry. Therefore, for purposes of breeding, the Jewel Fish should be kept in a separate aquarium, set up and maintained for just the needs of this species. As a first or second breeding experience, this fish is worth the trouble: it is easy to breed, and the mated pair do all the work of fry rearing. When not in breeding season, the Jewel Fish is a dull olive color overall, with three black dots on its sides. However, when it wears courting colors the Jewel Fish is absolutely beautiful. In breeding season, the head and belly turn a fiery red and the scales on the flanks and gill-plates sparkle like blue-green jewels. All the fins are edged with brilliant red and shine profusely with blue-green spots. The black dot in the center of the body disappears entirely when a pair of Jewel fish are ready to lay eggs. To tell the difference between the sexes, look for a plump female: when in breeding condition the female will be full of roe (eggs). The male is even more jeweled than the female, particularly in the regions of the gill-plates, the flanks, and the tail fin. His is not necessarily the brightest red however; indeed, at times the female is so brilliant that the uninitiated might consider her to be the male. Basic Behavior of the Jewel Fish in Breeding Season The Jewel Fish, is an open water spawner, which means it looks for a place to dig holes for spawning activities. Once a male and female have bonded, they form a definite partnership and will kill others of their species if given the chance during the breeding and fry raising process. Unlike other cichlid species from Africa, the duties of egg care and fry raising are split evenly between the two very attentive parents. The young fish are cared for even when they are well able to go out on their own. Sometimes the family will stay together until the fry are almost ready to reach sexual maturity. A cichlid lover will get great pleasure out of the Jewel Fish, especially when a well-matched pair devotes themselves unreservedly to caring for their brood. For months, they may be observed guiding their offspring around the tank, showing off their splendid coloring during the entire process. Water Conditions: The Jewel fish is not particularly choosy about pH or hardness within reason since they are flood-plain dwellers in nature. However, these fish must be provided an efficient filter system, to ensure clear and clean water at all times. It is also important to maintain a steady temperature from 78 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit for breeding to take place. Breeding Statistics of the Jewel Fish Tank size: Recommended tank size of 30” X 15” X 15” or 29 gallons. This may seem like overkill, but with up to 200 surviving fry, space is needed for fry rearing. Hardness: 120 – 150 ppm (mg/L) is ideal, but they are a relatively forgiving species so close is good enough. Temperature: 79–82 degrees Fahrenheit Spawning Media: This species prefers a terracotta flower pot, turned on its side and aged in an established aquarium for at least a week. The size of the opening should be from 3” to no more than 5”. They seem to like the illusion of a cave. Breeding Method: As with other medium-sized cichlids, Jewel Fish go through a mating ritual which looks like fighting; then the pair will be close to each other for several days, finally laying eggs and fertilizing them side by side, egg by egg. Egg Size and Number: Mature Jewel Fish produce 250–300 yellowish eggs that are about 2 mm in diameter. Follow the link to know more in Bengali :   / 996732064160778