SAS Member Spawning Report

Red Jewel Cichlid

Hemichromis bimaculatus

General Information

Name:

Larry and Mary Shankle

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

2019-08-03

Common Name:

Red Jewel Cichlid

Scientific Name:

Hemichromis bimaculatus

Aquarium Conditions

pH:

7.8

General Hardness (ppm):

130

Temp.:

78

Nitrate (ppm):

 

Tank Size (inches LxWxH):

24 x 12 x 16

Water Source:

Treated tap

Water Changes - How Often/How Much:

Twice weekly 50%

Filtration System(s):

Sponge filter

Additives:

 

Tank Décor

Plants:

None

Substrate:

None

Lighting

Florescent

Reproduction

Reproduction Method:

Egg Layer

Approx. # of Eggs or Fry:

150

Date of Hatch or Birth (yyyy-mm-dd):

2019/04/25

Date Free Swimming:

7 to 10 days

Food

Food Fed to Parents and How Often:

Frozen Brine, flake twice daily

Food Fed to Fry and How Often:

BBS, Daphnia 3 time daily

Comments

They breed readily with flower pots etc.