Hemichromis exsul and plants

[fishboy]

Thinking of either a pair or a group of exsul jewels (so they control each other's fry) in a 40 breeder. 

Are there any plants that would work with them?

[Fish Folk]

For a very short window, I kept a  Hemichromus bimaculatus / hybrid. They did fine with Valisneria and forms of Hygrophilia…

 

Unfortunately, because mine were hybrids, I auctioned them off. Pretty fish though! 

[fishboy]

On 7/7/2023 at 10:46 AM, Fish Folk said:

For a very short window, I kept a  Hemichromus bimaculatus / hybrid. They did fine with Valisneria and forms of Hygrophilia…

 

Unfortunately, because mine were hybrids, I auctioned them off. Pretty fish though! 

If you're interested might be a good time to get back into jewels. Imo exsul might be the prettiest jewel species and their ability seems to be peaking in the USA. 

 Probably one of the prettiest hemichromis

Edited July 7 by fishboy

[Fish Folk]

I breed for BAP. Unfortunately, hybrids are disqualified. Maybe I’ll try those Hemis someday.

[fishboy]

On 7/7/2023 at 3:25 PM, Fish Folk said:

I breed for BAP. Unfortunately, hybrids are disqualified. Maybe I’ll try those Hemis someday.

Exsul aren't a hybrid. They are a distinct species only found in lake turkana. You should try them out!

[Fish Folk]

The turquoise ones are hybrids, I was told.

[fishboy]

On 7/7/2023 at 3:27 PM, Fish Folk said:

The turquoise ones are hybrids, I was told.

Yea the turquoise ones and most regular jewels in the hobby are most likely hybrids. Outside of the 5 stars, moanda, and exsul, there aren't too many common pure bred jewels

[Fish Folk]

I’m told that they are serious when they start spawning! Good luck.