noun
- plural of jewelfish; small, brightly colored freshwater fish of the cichlid family, popular in aquariums
Usage: commonly kept in home aquariums; also called jewel cichlids
Examples
- The aquarium contained several jewelfishes with vibrant red and blue markings.
- Jewelfishes are territorial fish that require adequate space in the tank.
- She collected different species of jewelfishes for her breeding program.
- The jewelfishes displayed their bright colors during mating season.
- Many beginners choose jewelfishes because they are hardy and colorful.