Red breeding dress
A variant of Jewel cichlid (Hemichromis bimaculatus)
Representative Jewel cichlidphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
Not a separate fish but the dramatic breeding color the same individuals adopt — the whole body flushes deep cherry-red overlaid with rows of glittering spots.
Keeper tips for this variant
When this red color appears, a pair is spawning and aggression spikes — be ready to move other fish, as defending parents attack anything near the fry.