{"product_id":"jewel-cichlid","title":"Jewel Cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"134\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eJewel Cichlid (Hemichromis bimaculatus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"46\" data-start=\"43\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"132\" data-start=\"46\"\u003eA brilliantly colored African cichlid with fiery reds and sparkling jewel-like spots\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"136\"\u003eThe Jewel Cichlid is a stunning and hardy species known for its vivid red body covered in iridescent blue-green spots. Native to West Africa, this fish becomes even more intensely colored during breeding. While incredibly beautiful, Jewel Cichlids are also known for their territorial and aggressive behavior, particularly when spawning, making them best suited for dedicated cichlid setups or larger aquariums with robust tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"592\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"592\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species-specific or semi-aggressive cichlid tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"667\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"669\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"739\" data-start=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"739\" data-start=\"707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"729\" data-start=\"707\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"742\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"768\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept as a pair or small group (with space)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"849\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive; pair with other similarly tempered fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"937\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41999276441677,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/Cichlid-JewelTurquoise2025_a4851478-7f35-4009-a145-e53940c099a1.jpg?v=1754301054","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/jewel-cichlid","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}