Hemichromis sp. Guinea II 3-4cm
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Hemichromis sp. "Guinea II" (3-4 cm)
Bright red African cichlid - territorial and fascinating
Hemichromis sp. "Guinea II" is a rare geographical form of Hemichromis from Guinea. Often called the "jewel cichlid", it is distinguished by its **intense red coat dotted with turquoise spots**, which becomes spectacular as an adult or during the breeding season.
Behaviour & maintenance
This cichlid is :
- Territorial and sometimes aggressive, especially in pairs or when laying eggs
- Very active: explores and defends its territory
- Ideal in special tanks or with robust fish
Diet
Opportunistic omnivore:
- Floating or sinking granules rich in protein
- Artemia, krill, mud worms, mysis
- Plant supplements: spirulina, poached vegetables
Water quality
- Temperature: 24 - 28°C
- pH: 6.0 - 7.5
- GH: 5 - 15 °dGH
- KH: 3 - 8 °KH
- Conductivity: 150 - 300 µS
This cichlid is robust and tolerant, but prefers well-filtered, slightly acidic, clean water.
Decor & environment
What to bring :
- Sand or fine gravel
- Rocks, roots, coconuts to create hiding places
- Hardy plants only (e.g. Anubias) or artificial plants
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name | Hemichromis sp. "Guinea II |
|---|---|
| Common name | Guinea jewel cichlid |
| Adult size | 10 - 12 cm |
| Origin | Guinea (West Africa) |
| Temperature | 24 - 28 °C |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| GH | 5 - 15 °dGH |
| KH | 3 - 8 °KH |
| Conductivity | 150 - 300 µS |
| Life expectancy | 6 - 8 years |
| Behaviour | Territorial, aggressive when breeding |
| Living zone | Environment / bottom |
| Minimum volume | 120 L (pair) |
| Diet | Omnivore |
Aquabota tip
Provide visual barriers (stones, roots) to limit territorial pressure. A stable pair of Hemichromis can be very interesting to observe, especially during reproduction.
Shipping & delivery of live fish
The fish are shipped with care in secure isothermal packaging, with pure oxygen and gel-pack if necessary.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
- France: departures on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.