Jewel Help

[Confish]

i just bought a jewel cichlid and i cant tell if its male or female ist about 2" long however it has no red colouring is this just because its young or because its from lfs and was stressed ? any ideas or ideas how to make him/her red?

 

[fishnovice]

i just bought a jewel cichlid and i cant tell if its male or female ist about 2" long however it has no red colouring is this just because its young or because its from lfs and was stressed ? any ideas or ideas how to make him/her red?

Not an expert on jewels but I've had 3 young ones for 6 weeks. They were 1-1.5 inches when I got them and they were all silver. They came from a loving home and were well cared for as fry, saw their parents who were a lovely red colour. The largest one has recently started turning pink, the other 2 are still silver. Wouldn't worry, my fish certainly weren't stressed and haven't turned red yet. I think colour change has to do with sexual maturity and they only go bright red when they have a prospective mate

 

[kribensis12]

Can you post a picture? I may be able to sex him/her for you.

 

[Confish]

Can you post a picture? I may be able to sex him/her for you.

hey cheers 4 the help here are 2 pictures there a bit rubbish speedy guy/girl lol

 

[kribensis12]

It looks like a male to me. I wouldn't suggest keeping the convicts with the jewels, if the convicts pair off, the jewels will be in a world of trouble.

 

[Confish]

It looks like a male to me. I wouldn't suggest keeping the convicts with the jewels, if the convicts pair off, the jewels will be in a world of trouble.

ah i wanted a male and ye thanks for you concern, i know im re housing the convicts except for one soon, there just there for the time until i can get rid of them dont want 3 convicts do you? p.s will he get redder?

 

[kribensis12]

I believe yours to be a Turquoise Jewel. In my opinion, they are even better looking than the regular red jewels. I once had a male turquoise, he was absolutely beautiful. Hew as in breeding colors. I wish I still had him.

 

[Confish]

I believe yours to be a Turquoise Jewel. In my opinion, they are even better looking than the regular red jewels. I once had a male turquoise, he was absolutely beautiful. Hew as in breeding colors. I wish I still had him.

ah right ye i do like the colour but was hoping he would go bright red. do you think he will get redder? and did yours go redder or stay like mine?

 

[kribensis12]

Mine became even more "sparkly" as he got older. The outlines of his fins turned yellow.

 

[Confish]

Mine became even more "sparkly" as he got older. The outlines of his fins turned yellow.

ye i think ill keep him and get another red jewel if i ever see one

 

[kribensis12]

I'll try and dig out a picture of my old male. It might not be up for a day or two though

 

[Confish]

I'll try and dig out a picture of my old male. It might not be up for a day or two though

ah nice one m8 cheers looking forward to it how big did he get?

 

[kribensis12]

About 4 inches big, maybe a bit bigger. I want to try and get 2 more like him, a male and a female and sell the fry at local auctions. He was just stunning. But, he seemed to like breeding. There was a batch of eggs every week( most fish wait every 3 to 4 weeks)

 

[Confish]

About 4 inches big, maybe a bit bigger. I want to try and get 2 more like him, a male and a female and sell the fry at local auctions. He was just stunning. But, he seemed to like breeding. There was a batch of eggs every week( most fish wait every 3 to 4 weeks)

ah nice how aggressive do they get and all the jewels i have seen in lfs look like mine though and i really want a red one. and whats the auctions like ive never heard of them?

 

[kribensis12]

Look for a local fish club , they usually host fish auctions. They can be VERY agressive.