{"product_id":"hemichromis-exsul","title":"Turkana Jewel Cichlid (Hemichromis exsul)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Turkana Jewel Cichlid (\u003cem\u003eHemichromis exsul\u003c\/em\u003e) is a smaller jewel cichlid endemic to lake turkana. Originating from Africa (Lake Turkana, Kenya), this aggressive species is rated as moderate care level and can live up to 6 years with proper husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemichromis exsul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfrica (Lake Turkana, Kenya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eaggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore; cichlid pellets, frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emiddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Natural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Turkana Jewel Cichlid hails from Africa (Lake Turkana, Kenya). Smaller but still territorial. Prefers harder, more alkaline water than most jewel cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 100 litres for your Turkana Jewel Cichlid. Adults reach approximately 8 cm, so plan accordingly. Maintain water temperature between 24–28°C with a pH of 7.0–8.5 and hardness of 8–20 dGH. This species primarily occupies the middle region of the aquarium. Recommended group size: Pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Turkana Jewel Cichlid is an omnivore. Omnivore; cichlid pellets, frozen foods. Feed small portions twice daily for optimal health and colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood companions for the Turkana Jewel Cichlid include Robust African cichlids. Avoid housing with Small fish, Shrimp. You might also consider species such as Anomalochromis Thomasi, Lwanda Peacock Cichlid, Albino Golden Mbuna Cichlid from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Tropical Fish Co?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tropical Fish Co, every fish is carefully selected and shipped with care across the UK. We offer live arrival guarantee, expert advice, and competitive prices. Order your Turkana Jewel Cichlid today and enjoy next-day delivery to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Fish Co","offers":[{"title":"3 - 4 cm","offer_id":57445993546063,"sku":"KF01","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 - 5 cm","offer_id":57451359633743,"sku":"KF02","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 - 6 cm","offer_id":57451359666511,"sku":"KF03","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 - 8 cm","offer_id":57451359699279,"sku":"KF04","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/1408\/6735\/files\/hemichromis-exsul-natural-aquarium-kf01.webp?v=1777850553","url":"https:\/\/tropical-fish-co.myshopify.com\/products\/hemichromis-exsul","provider":"Tropical Fish Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}