Hemichromis guttatus (Red Hemichromis (Guttatus))

It has a red body and many blue spots on the dorsal, caudal and anal fins. He also has brownish reflections when he swims in the light.

Hemichromis Guttatus is a freshwater fish from the coastal waters of West Africa. It is commonly called "African fish fish" because of its elongated shape and iridescent scales which give it the appearance of a cat when it swims. Hemichromis Guttatus has a dark green color on top and a bright red belly. The males are generally larger than females, reaching a maximum size of about 15 centimeters.

Hemichromis Guttatus is a territorial and lonely fish, which generally lives alone or in a couple in caves or anfracuction which he himself digs in the vase or sand substrates. Males are particularly aggressive towards other fish of their species, especially when they defend their territory or during the Frai period.

Hemichromis Guttatus is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small fish, invertebrates and plants. Males can be supplied with pellets, flakes and frozen foods, while females need more vegetable food in their diet.

Hemichromis Guttatus is an easy -to -breed reproductive fish in aquarium, thanks to its ability to reproduce in captivity. The males dig nests in the substrates to place their eggs there, which they then fertilize with their sperm. The eggs generally hatch in 3 to 5 days, and the fry begin to swim freely a week later. Alevines should be fed with food -like foods of artemias or daphnia until they are large enough to eat larger foods.

In summary, Hemichromis Guttatus is a territorial and lonely freshwater fish, easy to raise in aquarium and appreciated for its bright color and elongated shape. It feeds mainly on small fish, invertebrates and plants, and is able to reproduce in captivity.

The male is a little more robust and is more colorful than the female.

Easy in a proper water, it lays on discovered substrate and the frys do not pose a problem, feed them with artemias or daphnia.