As you know B.Sammut we frequently talk about our Jewel Chiclids. There are 2 classifications of these wonderful species. One being the Hemichromis bimaculatus ( green jewels ) and the Hemichromis lafillili ( red jewels ). Both species are magnificent animals and their colourations are fantastic specially in their breeding dresses. I have several of these chiclids and are housed together in a 4 foot tank. I have no idea why I have not acquired a pair yet and I haven't succeeded in breeding these fish yet. However, now our friend Charles gave me a few young specimens and will try to breed them in the future. Some articles on the net says that they are very easy to breed !!!!! well my luck then. Give them a piece of slate or a pot to deposit their eggs upon. Do not mix them with timid chiclids or other small fish as they can be quite a pest specially when breeding. They do not demand special requirements of water quality but having clean water is always a must. Keep us updated B.Sammut.
martin