Turkana Jewel Cichlid

For sale: Absolutely gorgeous light-colored Turkana Jewel Cichlids (Hemichromis sp. “Turkana Jewel” – the rare pale/blue morph). These are not your standard red jewels – this is the highly sought-after light phase from Lake Turkana with icy silver-blue bodies, subtle golden sheen, and vivid turquoise spotting that glows under proper lighting. Truly one of the most striking African cichlids you’ll ever keep!

Highlights:

• Size: 2.0-3.0 inches (healthy, tank-raised juveniles to young adults)
• Coloration: Pale red base with electric turquoise jewels and faint pink/orange throat blush. Males developing intense coloration and elongated fins.
• Temperament: Classic Jewel personality – feisty, territorial, and full of character. Perfect for experienced cichlid keepers who love interactive fish.
• Extremely hardy and prolific breeders (pairs form easily and guard fry aggressively – great if you want future generations).
• 100% healthy, eating everything (high-quality pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, etc.)

These light Turkana Jewels are rarely available in this clean, high-contrast coloration. They look unreal under LED lighting – the turquoise spots pop like neon against the pale body. Perfect show fish for a species tank, large community with other tough customers, or as the dazzling centerpiece of a jewel-only setup. Sizes is around 2-3.5 inches

Local pickup preferred, but nationwide shipping available