Hemichromis exsul  - These fish have a red body with bright blue fins and tail. Females will become more brightly coloured when spawning.

Found originally in Lake Turkana, Kenya, these cichlids prefer to live in  a large tank to allow them space to avoid each other at spawning time. They are monogamous and pair up for life so each pair in the tank will require their own 'den' to prevent too much aggression.

 

Maximum size: 7cm

Lifespan: 5 years

Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius

Tank requirements: Filter & Oxygen, Heater

Tank Mates: Not a community fish but may live with similar sized robust fish or large plecs with care.

Feeding: Good Quality Flake or Pellet.