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CICHLID – JEWEL TURKANA / RED DWARF
Hemichromis exsul

$11.99

The Turkana Jewel Cichlid, or Lake Turkana Jewel,  is a relatively new Jewel cichlid variety in the hobby, only recently being redescribed and exported from their native lake Turkana (formerly lake Rudolf) in Kenya. This lake is part of the African rift system and is the largest alkaline lake in the world. They exhibit a brilliant ruby red to peach coloration with minimal bright metallic blue flecking in the face and fins. The fins also exhibit a dark black rim that can intensify depending on mood and lighting conditions. One of the smallest Jewels, adults can reach 3.5 to 4 inches in length.

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SKU: N/A Categories: African Cichlids, Freshwater Fish, Freshwater Livestock Tags: CARE LEVEL | EASY, CICHLID AFRICAN, FRESH FISH, LIVE, LIVE PLANT SAFE | WITH CAUTION, MIN TANK SIZE | 30, TEMPERAMENT | SEMI-AGGRESSIVE
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Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Live Plant Safe: With Caution

General Description: The Turkana Jewel Cichlid, or Lake Turkana Jewel,  is a relatively new Jewel cichlid variety in the hobby, only recently being redescribed and exported from their native lake Turkana (formerly lake Rudolf) in Kenya. This lake is part of the African rift system and is the largest alkaline lake in the world. They exhibit a brilliant ruby red to peach coloration with minimal bright metallic blue flecking in the face and fins. The fins also exhibit a dark black rim that can intensify depending on mood and lighting conditions. One of the smallest Jewels, adults can reach 3.5 to 4 inches in length.

Diet Requirements: An omnivorous cichlid, Turkana Jewels will accept a wide range of prepared aquarium diets such as flakes and pellets specifically designed for cichlids. A slowly sinking pellet or granule can work best for these mid to bottom dwellers. For variety they will also feed on frozen foods such as brine shrimp with Spirulina, mysis shrimp and other blends for freshwater omnivores.

Care Requirements: A minimum tank size of 30 gallons would be suggested for a pair of these cichlids. One of the most peaceful Jewels they are well suited for the semi-aggressive community aquarium and with moderately sized active peaceful fish. Although they can be social with each other while young, a breeding pair of adults can become territorial and aggressive towards tank mates. Providing additional space can help mitigate this. They can be kept with well established, hardy, aquarium plants with caution as they may do some digging (especially if spawning) and nip at more fragile plant leaves. Recommended water conditions are slightly alkaline for best coloration, 75-79° F, KH 10-15, pH 7.5-8.5.

Purchase Size: Small: 1″ to 1-3/4″; Medium: 2″ to 2-1/2″; Large: 3″ to 4″

 

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.

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Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge is automatically applied to your total. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to sign for the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via FedEx priority Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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