Hemichromis exsul, known as the Turkana Jewel Cichlid, is a brilliant pink fish with jet-black fins and blue iridescence in the dorsal fin. They are considered a dwarf cichlid species because they rarely grow past 3.5" in length. They are great for small tanks (20 Long or greater) and can be kept with a small school of medium sized African tetras, such as Congo Tetras, or catfish like Synodontis spp. It is best to provide them with a sandy substrate that they can move around as they please to create burrows for spawning.
Scientific Name: Hemichromis exsul
Common Name: Turkana Jewel Cichlid
Max Size: 3.5"
pH: 5.0-7.0
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 72-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: West Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or Pellets
Compatibility: West African cichlids, catfish, larger schooling fish.
- Stock: 41
- Model: HEMICHROMIS EXSUL
- SKU: F3
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