{"title":"African Cichlid","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"11159629","title":"Albino Kribensis","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAlbino Kribensis - Pelvicachromis pulcher\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePelvicachromis pulcher\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e Albino \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKribensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 5 - 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 0 - 12°N (0 - 214.29ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 29 °C (75.2 - 84.2°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKribensis otherwise known as kribs are dwarf cichlids that originate in the rivers of West Central Africa. They are characterised by a purple abdomen that is more pronounced in the female. Males are generally less colourful, but slimmer and larger than the female often having longer dorsal and anal fins. They are generally peaceful, but tend toward becoming territorial when they are spawning. They may be kept as a pair or several individuals. They are rather territorial among their own kind. Kribs should be fed a good quality pellet food that sinks to the level at which this fish swims, as well as live foods and frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp. This is one of the easiest fish to breed and it is not uncommon to find a pair spawning in the tank if provided with a suitable setting. An empty coconut shell or a ceramic flower pot should be provided to encourage spawning. Kribs are devoted parents that protect their young fiercely while taking them on tours around the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712180138137,"sku":"11159629","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/anotherfish.jpg?v=1627910055"},{"product_id":"7059799","title":"Psudeotropheus Yellow Tail Acei","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcei - Pseudotropheus \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePseudotropheus sp Acei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYellowtail Acei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 7 - 14 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 6.8 - 7.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 11 - 21°N (196.43 - 375ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful to females\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003espirulina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flakes, blanched spinach, nori etc. should form a large proportion of the diet. This can be supplemented with live and frozen varieties. Never feed beefheart or any other red meat as it interferes with the digestive system of these fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndemic to Lake Malawi. It is found on the lake’s western side, around Nkhata Bay, Senga Bay, Ngara, Ruarwe, Bandawe, Karonga and the South Rukuru River.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt inhabits both rocky and sandy shorelines but tends to be associated with submerged rocks and other objects in the latter case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot easy to sex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Both sexes exhibit similar colouration and possess egg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espots in the anal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Male fish however tend to grow larger and are more brightly coloured when inbreeding condition. The egg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espots in males tend to be more numerous and more intense in colour. The easiest way to sex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is by observing its behaviour. As with other mbuna males are the more territorial sex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand are often seen chasing females and other species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the tank. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObviously it can also be sexed by examination of the vents, but this approach is for experts only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible. Maternal mouthbrooder. It should be spawned in a species tank in a harem of one male and at least 3 females. A 48″ Aquarium is a good size (although larger is preferable) and this should be furnished as suggested above, along with some flat stones and areas of open substrate to act as potential spawning sites. The ph should be around 8.2-8.5 and the temperature 77-80°F. Condition the fish with a high quality diet composed mainly of vegetable matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe expected life span for Pseudotropheus  is 5-8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent beginner’s\u003cspan\u003e species\u003c\/span\u003eas it is relatively peaceful and easily bred. Despite being undescribed to science it is widely available in the hobby. It is sometimes sold as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGephyrochromis acei\u003c\/i\u003e. Several colour forms are available, including “yellow tail acei” and “white tail acei”. None of these should be kept together in aquaria to prevent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehybridization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature it feeds specifically on\u003cspan\u003e algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand other organisms growing on submerged wood, and is the only known mbuna to do so exclusively. It can be seen gathering in schools around tree branches and logs. As with other members of the\u003cspan\u003e genus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit possesses flat,\u003cspan\u003e bicuspid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eteeth which are designed for scraping\u003cspan\u003e algae \u003c\/span\u003efrom the surface of rocks, or in this case, wood. Interestingly although male fish are\u003cspan\u003e territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the\u003cspan\u003e aquarium \u003c\/span\u003eand may build nests in which to\u003cspan\u003e span\u003c\/span\u003e, this behaviour has not been recorded in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712200061081,"sku":"7059799","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/acei.jpg?v=1677360053"},{"product_id":"8501713","title":"Sciaenochromis White Knight","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite Knight hap - Sciaenochromis ahli\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSciaenochromis ahli\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite Knight hap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 17 - 20 cm (6.69 - 7.87 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 9 - 19°N (160.71 - 339.29ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 25 - 28 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuality flake, spirulina flake and pellets can be given to Electric blue hap. Be wary of giving them live worms or live brine shrimp, this can lead to bloat which could eventually kill the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrica; Electric blue haps originate from Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs the fish matures, the males will display an intense sky blue coloration, the females will remain a drab grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe eggs will be fertilized prior to the female collecting them in her mouth. The mouth brooding should last for 2 weeks and in this time she may hide away and not eat. Once the fry are released they can be fed on crushed flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe expected life span for Sciaenochromis ahli is 11 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSciaenochromis ahli need lots of swimming spaces, if rockwork is in the tank, they may stay away from it as they are a non-Mbuna species. A single male kept with 2-3 females is ideal, if two males are in the tank, a lot of aggression will ensue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712201404569,"sku":"8501713","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/files\/WhiteKnight_1024x1024_ce06abf8-19e0-4d9f-9454-98f8924c466e.webp?v=1716682649"},{"product_id":"7014320","title":"Nimbochromis Venustus Cichlid","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNimbochromis venustus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNimbochromis venustus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGiraffe cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 20 - 25 cm (7.87 - 9.84 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 12 - 24°N (214.29 - 428.57ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 27 °C (71.6 - 80.6°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmaller fish, granules, bloodworms, larvae, tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMales are larger than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMouthbrooders. Keep about 2 females along 1 male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712203501721,"sku":"7014320","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/venustus.jpg?v=1677273116"},{"product_id":"7258395","title":"Tropheus Red Bemba","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTropheus Bemba Red\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTropheus Bemba \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Bemba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 12 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 8.5 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 16°N (178.57 - 285.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C (75.2 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid is endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it occupies the deeper water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to other species of cichlids that occupy Lake Tanganyika, these are not the most aggressive but they will squabble with other specimens of their own kind. They do not mature to a great adult size, average length for adults being just under 5 inches but they do look impressive as a group in the aquarium. Due to their more peaceful disposition they do make a good species for novice keepers new to keeping African cichlids. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf cared for correctly the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid should have an average lifespan of between 5-8 years but there are cases of these fish living even longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeneral care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimum sized aquarium that should be used for housing the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid should be at least 4 feet in length and one foot wide ( 120 cm x 30 cm).This is fine for a small group but larger groups will require larger aquariums. Sand should be used for the substrate and the decor is a matter of choice but to keep in line with the lake adding some rocks in the background to provide hiding places works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temperature range should be set between 24-26°C (76-79°F) and the pH should range between 8.5-8.9. These fish will require a fully cycled aquarium with stable water parameters and they also demand high water quality so regular water changes are a must as is using a filtration that can cope with high waste producers such as these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh oxygen levels in the water column are required so aim the outlet nozzle from the filters towards the water surface to increase gaseous exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll foods offered should be accepted by the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid but they will require extra vegetable matter in their diet. Use cichlid pellets or a quality flake for the staple diet but this should be varied with treats of live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp or bloodworms. For extra vegetable matter include blanched peas, spirulina flake or chopped cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot an easy species of fish to sex, it is probably best to purchase a small group and allow them to pair naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid are a maternal mouthbrooder, they are quite easy to breed once you have obtained some pairs. It is best to purchase as a small group and allow them to pair as they mature. It is best to keep a harem of females with one male in the breeding tank as two males will be extremely aggressive towards each other. When spawning the eggs are deposited over rocky areas and once the fertilised the female will scoop them into her mouth for incubation. It can take up to 30 days for the fry to be released so during this time it is very important to keep the female stress free, premature release of the fry will incur losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce released the fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or infusoria until they are large enough to handle the same foods as the parent fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712207171737,"sku":"7258395","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/redbemba.jpg?v=1678169982"},{"product_id":"7553272","title":"Tropheus Moliro Red","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTropheus Moliro\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTropheus moliro \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoliro Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 12 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 8.5 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 16°N (178.57 - 285.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C (75.2 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid is endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it occupies the deeper water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to other species of cichlids that occupy Lake Tanganyika, these are not the most aggressive but they will squabble with other specimens of their own kind. They do not mature to a great adult size, average length for adults being just under 5 inches but they do look impressive as a group in the aquarium. Due to their more peaceful disposition they do make a good species for novice keepers new to keeping African cichlids. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf cared for correctly the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid should have an average lifespan of between 5-8 years but there are cases of these fish living even longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeneral care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimum sized aquarium that should be used for housing the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid should be at least 4 feet in length and one foot wide ( 120 cm x 30 cm).This is fine for a small group but larger groups will require larger aquariums. Sand should be used for the substrate and the decor is a matter of choice but to keep in line with the lake adding some rocks in the background to provide hiding places works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temperature range should be set between 24-26°C (76-79°F) and the pH should range between 8.5-8.9. These fish will require a fully cycled aquarium with stable water parameters and they also demand high water quality so regular water changes are a must as is using a filtration that can cope with high waste producers such as these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh oxygen levels in the water column are required so aim the outlet nozzle from the filters towards the water surface to increase gaseous exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll foods offered should be accepted by the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid but they will require extra vegetable matter in their diet. Use cichlid pellets or a quality flake for the staple diet but this should be varied with treats of live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp or bloodworms. For extra vegetable matter include blanched peas, spirulina flake or chopped cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot an easy species of fish to sex, it is probably best to purchase a small group and allow them to pair naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid are a maternal mouthbrooder, they are quite easy to breed once you have obtained some pairs. It is best to purchase as a small group and allow them to pair as they mature. It is best to keep a harem of females with one male in the breeding tank as two males will be extremely aggressive towards each other. When spawning the eggs are deposited over rocky areas and once the fertilised the female will scoop them into her mouth for incubation. It can take up to 30 days for the fry to be released so during this time it is very important to keep the female stress free, premature release of the fry will incur losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce released the fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or infusoria until they are large enough to handle the same foods as the parent fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712207270041,"sku":"7553272","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/moliro.jpg?v=1678169778"},{"product_id":"7419134","title":"Tropheus Ikola","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTropheus Ikola\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTropheus Ikola\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name: \u003cb\u003eIkola\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 12 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 8.5 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 16°N (178.57 - 285.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C (75.2 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid is endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it occupies the deeper water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to other species of cichlids that occupy Lake Tanganyika, these are not the most aggressive but they will squabble with other specimens of their own kind. They do not mature to a great adult size, average length for adults being just under 5 inches but they do look impressive as a group in the aquarium. Due to their more peaceful disposition they do make a good species for novice keepers new to keeping African cichlids. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf cared for correctly the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid should have an average lifespan of between 5-8 years but there are cases of these fish living even longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeneral care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimum sized aquarium that should be used for housing the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid should be at least 4 feet in length and one foot wide ( 120 cm x 30 cm).This is fine for a small group but larger groups will require larger aquariums. Sand should be used for the substrate and the decor is a matter of choice but to keep in line with the lake adding some rocks in the background to provide hiding places works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temperature range should be set between 24-26°C (76-79°F) and the pH should range between 8.5-8.9. These fish will require a fully cycled aquarium with stable water parameters and they also demand high water quality so regular water changes are a must as is using a filtration that can cope with high waste producers such as these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh oxygen levels in the water column are required so aim the outlet nozzle from the filters towards the water surface to increase gaseous exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll foods offered should be accepted by the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid but they will require extra vegetable matter in their diet. Use cichlid pellets or a quality flake for the staple diet but this should be varied with treats of live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp or bloodworms. For extra vegetable matter include blanched peas, spirulina flake or chopped cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot an easy species of fish to sex, it is probably best to purchase a small group and allow them to pair naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid are a maternal mouthbrooder, they are quite easy to breed once you have obtained some pairs. It is best to purchase as a small group and allow them to pair as they mature. It is best to keep a harem of females with one male in the breeding tank as two males will be extremely aggressive towards each other. When spawning the eggs are deposited over rocky areas and once the fertilised the female will scoop them into her mouth for incubation. It can take up to 30 days for the fry to be released so during this time it is very important to keep the female stress free, premature release of the fry will incur losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce released the fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or infusoria until they are large enough to handle the same foods as the parent fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712207335577,"sku":"7419134","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/tropheusikola2.jpg?v=1678170200"},{"product_id":"7014837","title":"Tropheus Duboisi","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDwarf tanganyikan cichlid - Tropheus duboisi\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTropheus duboisi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf tanganyikan cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 12 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 8.5 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 16°N (178.57 - 285.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C (75.2 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid is endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it occupies the deeper water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to other species of cichlids that occupy Lake Tanganyika, these are not the most aggressive but they will squabble with other specimens of their own kind. They do not mature to a great adult size, average length for adults being just under 5 inches but they do look impressive as a group in the aquarium. As juveniles there body colouration is black which is broken by spots or either white or a yellow colouration, as they mature there colouration changes to a dark blue base which is broken by a yellow or white bar which runs vertically down the main body. Due to their more peaceful disposition they do make a good species for novice keepers new to keeping African cichlids. You may also hear of these fish referred to as the White spotted cichlid due to their juvenile colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf cared for correctly the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid should have an average lifespan of between 5-8 years but there are cases of these fish living even longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeneral care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimum sized aquarium that should be used for housing the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid should be at least 4 feet in length and one foot wide ( 120 cm x 30 cm).This is fine for a small group but larger groups will require larger aquariums. Sand should be used for the substrate and the decor is a matter of choice but to keep in line with the lake adding some rocks in the background to provide hiding places works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temperature range should be set between 24-26°C (76-79°F) and the pH should range between 8.5-8.9. These fish will require a fully cycled aquarium with stable water parameters and they also demand high water quality so regular water changes are a must as is using a filtration that can cope with high waste producers such as these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh oxygen levels in the water column are required so aim the outlet nozzle from the filters towards the water surface to increase gaseous exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll foods offered should be accepted by the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid but they will require extra vegetable matter in their diet. Use cichlid pellets or a quality flake for the staple diet but this should be varied with treats of live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp or bloodworms. For extra vegetable matter include blanched peas, spirulina flake or chopped cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot an easy species of fish to sex, it is probably best to purchase a small group and allow them to pair naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid are a maternal mouthbrooder, they are quite easy to breed once you have obtained some pairs. It is best to purchase as a small group and allow them to pair as they mature. It is best to keep a harem of females with one male in the breeding tank as two males will be extremely aggressive towards each other. When spawning the eggs are deposited over rocky areas and once the fertilised the female will scoop them into her mouth for incubation. It can take up to 30 days for the fry to be released so during this time it is very important to keep the female stress free, premature release of the fry will incur losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce released the fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or infusoria until they are large enough to handle the same foods as the parent fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712207433881,"sku":"7014837","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/duboisi.jpg?v=1678169228"},{"product_id":"7010181","title":"Labidochromis Red Top Hongi","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLabidochromis Red Top Hongi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabidochromis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red Top Hongi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.5-8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 74-82°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lake Malawi, Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred or Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e: Captive Bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlake food low protien\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mbuna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis cichlid resides in caves in Lake Malawi which is located in East Africa in the rift valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximately 5-10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabidochromis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. Hongi are herbivorous mbuna that strongly defend rocky territories (unlike Yellow Labs, another \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabidochromis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species). Males are a pale blue with subtle striping. Their dorsal fin is yellow-orange and bleeds into the body. Females will typically be brown, but can get some pale purple coloration depending on mood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlake, granules, cichlid pellets and frozen foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature males are larger and more colourful with a light blue body, dark vertical bars (which extend onto the upper lip), and a yellow to orange dorsal fin. Females and juvenile fish are brown\/silver-lilac.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen ready to spawn, the coloration of the male will intensify and his aggression level will heighten. He will choose and clean a spawning site, then display to the female fish until one accepts him. They will circle each other in a head to tail manner a number of times, until the female deposits her eggs. These are deposited just one or two at a time and after doing so, she immediately turns around and picks them up. At the same time, the male will rotate so that he is almost on his side, at the same time shaking and extending his anal fin, releasing his milt. The female sees the egg spots on the males anal fin and attempts to pick up those egg whilst she is picking up the real ones that she deposited, and at the same time taking in milt. This is the method of fertilizations, and this ritual may go on for some hours. The eggs may be incubated for up to 25 days until they hatch and the resultant fry held for a further few days afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712223752345,"sku":"7010181","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/hongi.jpg?v=1677363051"},{"product_id":"8802571","title":"Pseudottopheus Scolofi Snow White","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePseudotropheus socolofi \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePseudotropheus socolofi \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSnow White cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 11 cm (3.94 - 4.33 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 12 - 25°N (214.29 - 446.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 27 °C (73.4 - 80.6°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Snow White Socolofi (Pseudotropheus socolofi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. They are the albino version of the Blue Pindani Cichlid. These species are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enative to the shallow waters of Lake Malawi, East Africa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Snow White Cichlid’s lifespan is between 5 and 8 years.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Snow white Cichlid has always been a popular species to many fish keepers especially keepers that are new to caring for Malawi species, they tend to be tolerant of other tank mates as long as they have a different colouration, however they can be aggressive to their own kind especially the males to other males so be aware of this. As expected when setting up the tank it is best to add plenty of rock as this will provide the fish with plenty of hiding places in the gaps, especially useful for badgered females who are being pursued by the males and even help out males that are not dominant in the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou may find many colour variations, some specimens may lack the black stripes on their dorsal fin and some will vary with the intensity of the blue colouration. What is noticeable with the Powder Blue Cichlid is that the females display the same colouration as the males but usually with slightly duller tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Snow White Cichlid is an omnivorous fish. Their diet should consist of mostly veggies and some live foods. The will accept a variety of store bought foods as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSexual differences: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMales have three to four, distinct egg-spots on the anal fin and have slightly longer pelvic fins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The male Snow White Cichlid is polygamous, so use several females. As many as 60 eggs are laid and fertilized by the dummy-egg method. The female mouth broods the eggs for 20-25 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding can be tricky but for the best results only keep one male in the breeding tank and always outnumber him with plenty of females, at least 4 females per male. This will prevent any one female being hounded and becoming stressed by the male in his commitment to produce fry. This mouthbrooding cichlid may produce up to 60 fry in one brood. The female will hold the eggs\/fry in her mouth for up to 3 weeks. Make sure that the holding female does not get stressed or she will “spit” her fry and then they run the risk of being eaten, keep the lighting dimmed and when she feels that the fry are safe she will release them. She may do this several times initially but at the slightest threat the fry will return to the safety of their mother’s mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712242954393,"sku":"8802571","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/snowwhite.jpg?v=1677362086"},{"product_id":"7010190","title":"Pseudotropheus Salousi","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Pseudotropheus Salousi\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePseudotropheus Salousi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalousi Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 12 - 25°N (214.29 - 446.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 29 °C (75.2 - 84.2°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePseudotropheus saulosi is a species of cichlid endemic to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLake Malawi in East Africa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where it lives in areas with rocky substrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximately 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saulosi Cichlids are classified as dwarf-mbuna they can grow to 3.4 inches in length they are born yellow but as they reach adulthood the males turn blue with several vertical black bars. Less dominant males are paler blue and it is possible for some younger males to remain mixed in with the females, in typical yellow female dress. When the dominant male leaves a certain group, one of these incognito males may color up and become dominant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the wild the bumble bee cichlid feeds on parasites and catfish eggs. In the aquarium they will accept a wide variety of foods such as flakes, algae wafers, live, dried and frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elongated African cichlid, the two sexes are different colours. The males being a vivid blue in base colour, with several vertical dark blue\/black down the flanks. The females are a bright yellow in base colour with faint darker vertical bands down the flanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saulosi Cichlids are mouthbrooders. The female holds the eggs in her mouth until the fry are able to swim which normally takes 13–18 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712259043481,"sku":"7010190","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/salousi.jpg?v=1677361571"},{"product_id":"7278850","title":"Rubin Red Peacock","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubin Red Peacock - Aulonocara Rubin Red\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAulonocara Rubin Red\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eRubin Red\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 18°N (178.57 - 321.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C (71.6 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Peacocks prefer live foods like brine shrimp and blood worms but will accept quality flakes and pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeacocks originate from Lake Malawi, Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMales tend to be larger than the females with more coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeacock cichlids are mouth brooders. The female will lay her eggs on a rocky surface but collect them in her mouth after fertilization. The female will mouth brood for about 4 weeks and when the fry are released they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpected life span of Peacock is 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNormally a relatively peaceful species, Aulonocara can become territorial, especially at spawning times. These peacocks make a great addition to any Malawi tank and are available in different color morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712262123673,"sku":"7278850","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/rubin.jpg?v=1677279255"},{"product_id":"7010185","title":"Pseudotropheus Red Zebra","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRed zebra - Pseudotropheus estherae\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePseudotropheus estherae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed zebra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 7 - 10 cm (2.76 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 6.8 - 7.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 11 - 21°N (196.43 - 375ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful to females\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed zebra needs a high vegetable diet. Supply it with spirulina flake; algae based flake or cichlid pellets. They will also accept treats of tubifex, daphnia and brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica; Red zebras are found in Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its name, the red zebra cichlid is not always red. Nor does it always sport stripes! males tent to have more egg spots and female less but larger egg spots on the anal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed zebras are typical Malawi mouth brooders. The female will hold the eggs in her mouth to incubate for a period of up to 3 weeks. During this time, she may hide away and refuse to eat, this is normal practice. When the fry are released, she will still look after them for another week, gathering them at any sign of danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected life span for Pseudotropheus estherae is 5-8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best to keep one male with several females. Add plenty of rock work to the tank to create hiding places but leave open swimming spaces at the front. Take care not to over feed these fish as it can lead to bloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712264056985,"sku":"7010185","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/redzebra.jpg?v=1677358684"},{"product_id":"12232543","title":"Red Forest Jewels","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJewel cichlid - Hemichromis bimaculatus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHemichromis bimaculatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewel cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 13 cm (3.94 - 5.12 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 6 - 7.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 18°N (71.43 - 321.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Jewel cichlid will eat flakes or pellets, it should be provided with live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and blood worm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewel cichlids are found on the African continent where they live in the rivers with muddy substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemichromis bimaculatus can be difficult to sex but in spawning mode, the male will display more coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most cichlids, the jewel will lay their eggs on a flat surface, raising the temperature slightly may induce the spawning. The eggs should hatch after 2-4 days and the parents will move them around the tank until they are free swimming. The fry should be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpected lifespan is 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewel cichlids can be very aggressive, especially when they are breeding, because of this it may be best to keep them in a species tank. A single pair should be kept in at least a 30 gallon tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712265531545,"sku":"12232543","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/a.jpg?v=1678344023"},{"product_id":"7014799","title":"Copadichromis Red Fin Kadango","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed Fin - Copadichromis borleyi\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCopadichromis borleyi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed Fin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 11 - 14 cm (4.33 - 5.51 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 8 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 12 - 15°N (214.29 - 267.86ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C (75.2 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe staple diet of Red Fin should consist of quality flakes or cichlid pellets. Spirulina flake will provide a healthy supplement for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrica; this species is endemic to Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMales tend to be brightly colored; females will display a dark body with red fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is best to keep 1 male with several females. The male will color up and display to the female in a courtship ritual. Spawning will follow on a flat surface and the female will scoop up the eggs into her mouth. Incubation is normally 3-4 weeks and when the fry are released they will be quite large. They can be fed on cyclopeeze or brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe expected life span for Red Fin is 12 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCopadichromis borleyi was not discovered until 1960 but it makes a great addition to the Malawi tank. It is a very peaceful species compared to other Malawi. The male will be very caring for his group of females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712265564313,"sku":"7014799","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/redfinkadango.jpg?v=1677363916"},{"product_id":"7185816","title":"Protomelas Red Empress","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Please contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProtomelas Red Empress\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProtomelas Red Empress\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed Epmpress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 12 - 14 cm (4.72 - 5.51 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 18°N (178.57 - 321.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C (71.6 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough Protomelas  is classed as a carnivore, it will accept cichlid pellets and the addition of some spirulina will be beneficial. Its main diet should consist of live or frozen foods, chopped earthworms and blood worms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrican Protomelas  is endemic to Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMales will display more colouration than the females. The females tend to have a grayish silver colour to their bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese fish are mouth brooders. The female will spawn and the eggs will be fertilized quickly by the male. The female will then scoop up the eggs for incubation. Normally the hatched fry will be released after 3 weeks but during the brooding period, the female may hide and not eat. When the fry have been released, they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe expected life span for Protomelas is 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the wild, these fish will blow at the substrate in their search for food. As with all Malawi species, plenty of rock work should be added to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712265760921,"sku":"7185816","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/empress.jpg?v=1677367418"},{"product_id":"7553822","title":"Nimbochromis Polystygma Cichlid","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNimbochromis Polystigma\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNimbochromis Polystigma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolystigma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 18 - 25 cm (7.09 - 9.84 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.8 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 24°N (178.57 - 428.57ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIIn the aquarium this fish will eat quality flake and pellet foods along with treats of blood worm or brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica; polystigma is found in Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are much more colourful than the females and they will display egg spots on their anal fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNimbochromis Polystigma are mouth brooders. When the fish have spawned, the female will scoop the eggs into her mouth and hide away while she is incubating them. After 2-3 weeks the fry should be released and they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected life span for Nimbochromis polystigma is 8-10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne male should be kept with several females in a tank that has plenty of rockwork for hiding places. Open swimming spaces should be left at the front of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712281915545,"sku":"7553822","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/polystigma.jpg?v=1677275089"},{"product_id":"7015072","title":"OB Zebra","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOB zebra - Pseudotropheus estherae\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePseudotropheus estherae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOb Zebra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 7 - 10 cm (2.76 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 6.8 - 7.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 11 - 21°N (196.43 - 375ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful to females\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOb zebra needs a high vegetable diet. Supply it with spirulina flake; algae based flake or cichlid pellets. They will also accept treats of tubifex, daphnia and brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrica; Ob zebras are found in Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMales will display a blue body colouration, in the females there main body colour will be orange and often this is covered in dark blotches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOb zebras are typical Malawi mouth brooders. The female will hold the eggs in her mouth to incubate for a period of up to 3 weeks. During this time, she may hide away and refuse to eat, this is normal practice. When the fry are released, she will still look after them for another week, gathering them at any sign of danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe expected life span for Pseudotropheus estherae is 5-8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is best to keep one male with several females. Add plenty of rock work to the tank to create hiding places but leave open swimming spaces at the front. Take care not to over feed these fish as it can lead to bloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712301445273,"sku":"7015072","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/obzebra.jpg?v=1677358884"},{"product_id":"7499945","title":"Alunacara Ob Peacock","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOB Peacock - Aulonocara OB\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAulonocara OB\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOb Peacock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 18°N (178.57 - 321.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C (71.6 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOB Peacocks prefer live foods like brine shrimp and blood worms but will accept quality flakes and pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOB Peacocks originate from Lake Malawi, Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMales tend to be larger than the females with more coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeacock cichlids are mouth brooders. The female will lay her eggs on a rocky surface but collect them in her mouth after fertilization. The female will mouth brood for about 4 weeks and when the fry are released they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpected life span of Peacock is 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNormally a relatively peaceful species, Aulonocara OB can become territorial, especially at spawning times. These peacocks make a great addition to any Malawi tank and are available in different color morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712301510809,"sku":"7499945","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/ob.jpg?v=1677277403"},{"product_id":"11073152","title":"Neolamprologus leleupie","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLemon cichlid - Neolamprologus leleupi\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeolamprologus leleupi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.6 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 18 - 30°N (321.43 - 535.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon cichlids are omnivorous and will accept quality flakes and pellets. They have relatively large mouths so the pellets are often swallowed whole. Supplement their diet with brine shrimp or blood worm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica; Lemon cichlids are to be found in Lake Tanganyika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo visible differences, the males tend to grow larger than the females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a group of these fish as juveniles and let them pair off naturally. When you have a pair, remove the other fish and provide caves or rock work for spawning sites. They are secretive spawners, the first indication maybe when the female doesn’t emerge from the cave for a few days. She will emerge after a few days with her fry and these can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp. Both parents will tend the fry but they will be slow growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected life span for Neolamprologus leleupi is 8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are color morphs available for this species; they range from blues to grayish tans. It was once believed that water changes were detrimental to Neolamprologus leleupi but this has since been proven wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712307540121,"sku":"11073152","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/leleupie.jpg?v=1678170881"},{"product_id":"7010180","title":"Melenachromis Maingano","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Melanochromis Maingano\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMelanochromis Maingano\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaingano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 12 - 15 cm (4.72 - 5.91 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 25°N (178.57 - 446.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 27 °C (71.6 - 80.6°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Purple mbuna originate from Eastern Africa, namely Lake Malawi where they inhabit the rocky areas in the middle to lower levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe purple mbuna displays a dark blue body colouration which is broken by turquoise flecks that run along the top. They also display a dark stripe than runs through they eye right to the caudal fin, above this there is also a parallel white line. Mature male specimens should reach an average length of just under 6 inches with mature females being slightly smaller. Like most mbuna they are classed as an aggressive species especially towards species of a similar size and colouration so should only be housed with species of a similar disposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey belong to the large family of Cichlidae with a Latin classification of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMelanochromis vermivorus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf cared for correctly the average lifespan of the Purple mbuna should be at least 6-8 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Purple mbuna are a very active species and as such will require plenty of swimming space in the aquarium. The minimum sized aquarium that should be used will need to be at least 4 feet (120cm) in length and 18 inches (45 cm) wide. Rocky structures with hiding places should be added securely to the rear of the aquarium and sand is the preferred substrate (coral sand is ideal). The water temperature should range between 22-27°C (72-81°F) and the pH should range between 7.5-8.9 (using the coral sand for the substrate will help to stabilise the pH at this level).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs mentioned above these fish are highly aggressive so keeping more than one male in the tank can increase the aggression levels, it is far better to keep one male with several females. Using a harem will also disperse the amount of harassment from the males to each female.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike all cichlids, the Purple mbuna is a high waste producer so ensure that a suitable filtration system is used for the water volume of the aquarium and back this up with regular water changes of at least 10% weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther species that make suitable tankmates are Haplochromis of a similar size or other mbuna with different colourations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot a difficult fish to feed. Allow algae to grow on the rock formations as they will graze on these. For the staple diet use a quality flake or cichlid pellets. These will need to be supplemented with treats of live or frozen meaty foods such as bloodworms or brine shrimp. They will also feed on small crustaceans such as snails, cockles or chopped mussels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMature females will be smaller than mature males and will not display egg spots on their anal fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce settled in the aquarium these fish can become quite prolific breeders. They are maternal mouthbrooders which means that the female parent will take the eggs into her mouth after spawning and incubate and hold the fry for up to 4 weeks. During the period of gestation, the female should not be stressed or she will eject the fry or eggs prematurely. She will hide away during this period and may not eat but once she feels that the very are large enough to be released she will allow them from her mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fry can be housed in the main aquarium but for a higher success rate it is advised to remove as many as you can and grow them on separately. Initially they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp gradually introducing the same diet as their parents. Once large enough to handle themselves, they can be returned to the main aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712334639257,"sku":"7010180","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/maingano.jpg?v=1677369098"},{"product_id":"11261561","title":"Alunacara Lwanda Peacocks","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLwanda Peacock - Aulonocara Lwanda\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAulonocara Lwanda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eLwanda Peacock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 18°N (178.57 - 321.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C (71.6 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeacocks prefer live foods like brine shrimp and blood worms but will accept quality flakes and pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeacocks originate from Lake Malawi, Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMales tend to be larger than the females with more coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeacock cichlids are mouth brooders. The female will lay her eggs on a rocky surface but collect them in her mouth after fertilization. The female will mouth brood for about 4 weeks and when the fry are released they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpected life span of Peacock is 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNormally a relatively peaceful species, Aulonocara lwanda can become territorial, especially at spawning times. These peacocks make a great addition to any Malawi tank and are available in different color morphs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712334770329,"sku":"11261561","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/lwanda.jpg?v=1677279009"},{"product_id":"7010195","title":"Maylandi Lombardi Kenyi","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKenyi cichlid - Pseudotropheus lombardoi\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePseudotropheus lombardoi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKenyi cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 13 - 16 cm (5.12 - 6.3 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 12 - 25°N (214.29 - 446.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 27 °C (73.4 - 80.6°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kenyi cichlid is endemic to Lake Malawi in the East African Rift Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis cichlid will live up to 10 years if it is well cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Kenyi cichlid will be an interesting addition to any aquarium. Young specimens are bright blue in colouration before they change into new colours once they reach adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike many of the Malawi Cichlids, these fish can be very aggressive so should be given ample room in the aquarium to control this. The recommended minimum aquarium size is at least 45 Imp gallons (200 litres). To replicate their own habitat, create piles of rocks with swimming spaces between them and use a sandy substrate. Due to their high aggression only one male should be kept in the aquarium with several females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdult males can grow up to 6 inches (15.24 cm) in length and they are classed as high waste producers so to keep the water quality high always perform large water changes on a regular basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKenyi cichlids are omnivorous but prefer algae over live foods. The diet should be supplemented with spirulina flake, blanched spinach or even chopped courgettes. Be careful when adding meaty foods as they may be a bit picky with these. Bloodworms can be offered along with daphnia, always avoid red meats as these contain lipids that the fish cannot digest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing the juveniles of this species is nearly impossible but it becomes extremely obvious once they reach sexually maturity. In their youth, these cichlids are bright blue. As the females mature they fade to a lighter shade of blue with vertical striping. The males morph into a brilliant yellow. If you wish to breed these fish it is best to purchase a small group of juveniles and separate them as their colours develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese cichlids are mouthbrooding cichlids which is highly typical for most mbuna cichlids. The female takes the eggs into her mouth upon fertilization and 3 weeks later she releases her young to fend for themselves. To prevent hybridisation it is always best to keep these in a species only tank for breeding, the male will either choose the substrate or a flat rock for a potential spawning site, he will then intice the female to enter and lay here eggs. Once the eggs have been fertilised the female will gather them up for the mouthbrooding. She will only release the fry when she know that they are safe, this may occur for short periods initially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712335360153,"sku":"7010195","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/lomabardi.jpg?v=1677368915"},{"product_id":"7010182","title":"Nimbochromis livingstoni Cichild","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNimbochromis livingstonii\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNimbochromis livingstonii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarbled livingston’s hap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 18 - 25 cm (7.09 - 9.84 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.8 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 24°N (178.57 - 428.57ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the wild, Marbled livingston’s hap will use a very unusual tactic to catch small fish, it will lay on its side and play dead until its prey is in range, then it will leap up and catch its target. In the aquarium this fish will eat quality flake and pellet foods along with treats of blood worm or brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrica; Marbled livingston’s hap is found in Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMales are much more colourful than the females and they will display egg spots on their anal fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNimbochromis livingstonii are mouth brooders. When the fish have spawned, the female will scoop the eggs into her mouth and hide away while she is incubating them. After 2-3 weeks the fry should be released and they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe expected life span for Nimbochromis livingstonii is 8-10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne male should be kept with several females in a tank that has plenty of rockwork for hiding places. Open swimming spaces should be left at the front of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712336048281,"sku":"7010182","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/livingstoni.jpg?v=1677274269"},{"product_id":"11982305","title":"Alunacara Lemon Jake peacocks","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAulonocara Lemon Jake\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAulonocara Mamelela\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Lemon Jake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 7 - 8 cm (2.76 - 3.15 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 14 - 28°N (250 - 500ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 25 °C (73.4 - 77°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLemon Jake aulonocara’s will enjoy meaty treats of mysis, blood worms, krill and brine shrimp. It should also be given some\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/articles\/benefits-spirulina-food-aquarium-fish\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/articles\/benefits-spirulina-food-aquarium-fish\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003espirulina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebased flake or granules to complete the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrica; Lemon Jake aulonocara is endemic to Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMales tend to be more colourful than the females. The females will often appear to be drab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAulonocara Lemon Jake are mouth brooders. Once the eggs have been laid and fertilised, the female will collect them into her mouth and incubate them. During this time she may hide away and not eat. The fry should be released after 3 weeks and they can then be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe expected life span for  aulonocara is 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlenty of rockwork should be added to the tank to provide hiding places, especially for the females. Always leave open swimming spaces at the front. It is best to keep one male to three females to reduce aggression towards one fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712337948825,"sku":"11982305","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/lemonjake.jpg?v=1677276838"},{"product_id":"12308251","title":"Leleupie Lemon Cichlid","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLemon cichlid - Neolamprologus leleupi\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeolamprologus leleupi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLemon cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.6 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 18 - 30°N (321.43 - 535.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLemon cichlids are omnivorous and will accept quality flakes and pellets. They have relatively large mouths so the pellets are often swallowed whole. Supplement their diet with brine shrimp or blood worm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrica; Lemon cichlids are to be found in Lake Tanganyika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo visible differences, the males tend to grow larger than the females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd a group of these fish as juveniles and let them pair off naturally. When you have a pair, remove the other fish and provide caves or rock work for spawning sites. They are secretive spawners, the first indication maybe when the female doesn’t emerge from the cave for a few days. She will emerge after a few days with her fry and these can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp. Both parents will tend the fry but they will be slow growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe expected life span for Neolamprologus leleupi is 8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are color morphs available for this species; they range from blues to grayish tans. It was once believed that water changes were detrimental to Neolamprologus leleupi but this has since been proven wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712338047129,"sku":"12308251","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/lelepiuw.jpg?v=1677487351"},{"product_id":"12098606","title":"Labidochromis Joanjohnsonae","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoanjohnsonae cichlid - Labidochromis \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLabidochromis Joanjohnsonae,Melanochromis exasperatus, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003ePearl of likoma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 30°N (178.57 - 535.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fish is an insectivore in the wild. Feed a balanced diet with some protein rich and veggie foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fish is endemic to Likoma Island and is associated with rocky areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales are larger and blue; females are a silvery blue with orange dots throughout. Young have the same coloration of the females.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fish was not very hard to spawn. The problem is keeping females alive to spawn because of aggression stated above.  The fish breed like most mbuna, so nothing unusual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales are good holders and can be hard to strip. If small enough, you can try stripping a fish by putting them in a turkey baster. The females hold about 2 weeks and the fry are small. Rear the fry with baby brine shrimp and later flake food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fry are relatively fast growing and colorful, which is nice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnder right conditions they can live up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabidochromis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ejoanjohnsonae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is easy to care for as long as you can manage aggression. Males are intolerant of other males and can harass females to quite an extent. Make sure the tank is large if you want to keep a group of 5 or more. A tank of 75 gallons is adequate for this task. Also, make sure there are lots of rocks in the tank. This fish mixes well with other aggressive mbuna and larger Malawi Haps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712343126169,"sku":"12098606","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/joanjohnsonae.jpg?v=1677363262"},{"product_id":"11609189","title":"Golden Fire Fox Tropheus","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTropheus Fire Fox\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTropheus Fire Fox\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Fire Fox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 12 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 8.5 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 16°N (178.57 - 285.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C (75.2 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid is endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it occupies the deeper water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to other species of cichlids that occupy Lake Tanganyika, these are not the most aggressive but they will squabble with other specimens of their own kind. They do not mature to a great adult size, average length for adults being just under 5 inches but they do look impressive as a group in the aquarium. Due to their more peaceful disposition they do make a good species for novice keepers new to keeping African cichlids. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf cared for correctly the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid should have an average lifespan of between 5-8 years but there are cases of these fish living even longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeneral care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimum sized aquarium that should be used for housing the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid should be at least 4 feet in length and one foot wide ( 120 cm x 30 cm).This is fine for a small group but larger groups will require larger aquariums. Sand should be used for the substrate and the decor is a matter of choice but to keep in line with the lake adding some rocks in the background to provide hiding places works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temperature range should be set between 24-26°C (76-79°F) and the pH should range between 8.5-8.9. These fish will require a fully cycled aquarium with stable water parameters and they also demand high water quality so regular water changes are a must as is using a filtration that can cope with high waste producers such as these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh oxygen levels in the water column are required so aim the outlet nozzle from the filters towards the water surface to increase gaseous exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll foods offered should be accepted by the Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid but they will require extra vegetable matter in their diet. Use cichlid pellets or a quality flake for the staple diet but this should be varied with treats of live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp or bloodworms. For extra vegetable matter include blanched peas, spirulina flake or chopped cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot an easy species of fish to sex, it is probably best to purchase a small group and allow them to pair naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid are a maternal mouthbrooder, they are quite easy to breed once you have obtained some pairs. It is best to purchase as a small group and allow them to pair as they mature. It is best to keep a harem of females with one male in the breeding tank as two males will be extremely aggressive towards each other. When spawning the eggs are deposited over rocky areas and once the fertilised the female will scoop them into her mouth for incubation. It can take up to 30 days for the fry to be released so during this time it is very important to keep the female stress free, premature release of the fry will incur losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce released the fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or infusoria until they are large enough to handle the same foods as the parent fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712356397209,"sku":"11609189","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/firefox.jpg?v=1678170490"},{"product_id":"9597851","title":"Alunacara Sunshine Peacock","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSunshine Peacock - Aulonocara baenschi\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAulonocara baenschi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSunshine Peacock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 18°N (178.57 - 321.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C (71.6 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeacocks prefer live foods like brine shrimp and blood worms but will accept quality flakes and pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeacocks originate from Lake Malawi, Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMales tend to be larger than the females with more coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeacock cichlids are mouth brooders. The female will lay her eggs on a rocky surface but collect them in her mouth after fertilization. The female will mouth brood for about 4 weeks and when the fry are released they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpected life span of Sunshine Peacock is 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNormally a relatively peaceful species, Aulonocara baenschi can become territorial, especially at spawning times. These peacocks make a great addition to any Malawi tank and are available in different color morphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712359477401,"sku":"9597851","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/sunshine.jpg?v=1677279174"},{"product_id":"11747923","title":"Nimbochromis Fuscotaeniatus Cichlid","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNimbochromis Fuscotaeniatus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNimbochromis fuscotaeniatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFusco Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 18 - 25 cm (7.09 - 9.84 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.8 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 24°N (178.57 - 428.57ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer a variety of meaty frozen foods. Smaller specimens will take mosquito larvae, vitamin-enriched brineshrimp, and Mysis shrimp, whilst larger fish will take krill, prawns, lancefish, whitebait etc. A good quality flake and appropriately sized cichlid pellets should also be provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrica; fusco hap is found in Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMales are much more colourful than the females and they will display egg spots on their anal fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNimbochromis fuscotaeniatus are mouth brooders. When the fish have spawned, the female will scoop the eggs into her mouth and hide away while she is incubating them. After 2-3 weeks the fry should be released and they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe expected life span for Nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus is 8-10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne male should be kept with several females in a tank that has plenty of rockwork for hiding places. Open swimming spaces should be left at the front of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712360427673,"sku":"11747923","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/fusco.jpg?v=1677273919"},{"product_id":"11261840","title":"Alunacara Flametail Ngara Peacocks","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAulonocara Flame Tail Ngara\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAulonocara ngara flametail \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagar Flametail Peacock cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 11 cm (3.94 - 4.33 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.4 - 8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 12 - 30°N (214.29 - 535.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C (71.6 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacock Cichlids are omnivorous and will accept a variety of live, frozen and dried foods. Be sure to include veggies in their diet to aide in digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sexual dimorphism in this species is very noticeable in this species. Males exhibit such brilliant colors while females are grayish-brown. The males will have longer fins and “dummy egg spots” on his anal fin which comes in handy while breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mouth brooding cichlid will clear a spot on a rock to lay eggs. The female takes her brood of approximately 25 eggs into her mouth and picks at “dummy egg spots” located on the male’s anal fin. This causes the male to release sperm which the female will take into her mouth to fertilize the eggs. She will protect her eggs\/fry in her mouth for up to 4 weeks during which time she will not eat. It is best to keep her in a private breeding tank so that she does not get picked on by other fish in her weakened state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Peacock Cichlid can live for 12 years or longer, depending on how well it is cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacock Cichlid is endemic to Lake Malawi in the East African Rift Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several color variations of the peacock cichlid occurring in Lake Malawi. The color varieties blend from one to the next as they are found from area to area. These fish are not very demanding of their water conditions and therefore make a great beginner species for aquarists just starting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712379302041,"sku":"11261840","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/flametailpeacockcichlid.jpg?v=1643092361"},{"product_id":"11472610","title":"Alunacara Eureka Red Peacocks","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEureka Red Peacock - Aulonocara \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAulonocara Eureka Red\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e Eureka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e red peacock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 12 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 16 - 24°N (285.71 - 428.57ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C (75.2 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse quality flakes or cichlid pellets for the staple diet. Treats of blood worms, brine shrimp, krill and mysis will be readily accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica; Eureka red peacock is found in Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male will display a lot more colouration than the female; he will have orange and red throughout his body whereas the female will be a drab grey or brown. Always keep one male with several females but do not mix with other species of Aulonocara to prevent hybridisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEureka red peacock are mouth brooders, after spawning the female will collect the eggs for incubation, the male will take no further part in raising the young. The fry should be released after 3 weeks and they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected life span for Eureka red peacock is 5-8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways add plenty of rock work to the tank to create hiding places. Open swimming areas must be left at the front, especially along the substrate and mid regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712385036441,"sku":"11472610","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/EurekaRedPeacocks.jpg?v=1639718098"},{"product_id":"7010193","title":"Electric Yellow","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eElectric yellow cichlid - Labidochromis caeruleus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabidochromis caeruleus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric yellow cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 30°N (178.57 - 535.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a healthy diet, Electric yellow cichlid will need both meaty food and greens. For greens, give them algae and vegetable flakes and pellets (those containing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/articles\/benefits-spirulina-food-aquarium-fish\"\u003e\u003cem\u003espirulina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare great), from time to time spinach, lettuce, peas, and for meat use life or frozen bloodworms, brine shrimps and some larvae. Don’t overfeed, otherwise they’ll get overweight and the water quality will drop too. Enough food should be the amount they eat within 5 minutes if you feed them once a day or 3 minutes if you feed them twice a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature, they can be found in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/biotopes\/lake-malawi\"\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebetween the islands of Charo and Mbowe where they live either in deeper rocky waters, or in shallow waters among high water plants like the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/plants\/vallisneria-gigantea\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVallisneria's\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male and the female are very similar and the submissive males are even more so. The easiest is to identify a dominant male. He’ll have much brighter yellow colouration, the anal and pelvic fins will be jet-black and longer than females’. The male’s dorsal fin is black too, but with a yellow edge. Older males can develop some dirty-looking colouration on their faces. Females on the other hand should have yellow dorsal (sometimes it is only lighter black), anal and pelvic fins, and they are smaller. The subdominant males are more tricky. Their anal and pelvic fins can vary from light black to yellow, so sometimes it is very hard to tell them apart from females, but they still should be bigger than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric yellow cichlid is a mouthbrooder and it is quite normal for them to breed in home aquariums. They start breeding when they are about 5 or 6 cm (1.97 - 2.36 inch) long. At this size they should be about 6 months old, which is the age when they are sexually mature. Spawning occurred mostly after the hobbyist lowered the water level for a day and then added clean water. Firstly a male will choose a spot, mostly some nice flat stone, then the female lays her eggs there, the male will fertilize them and after that the female will collect them into her mouth. They repeat this process few times and then the female will hide for about 3 weeks. Young inexperienced females have about 10 fry, older ones can have 30. If the female has a good hiding place, she can be kept in the main tank during the incubation and the fry should be safe with their parents even after they are released. In fact if you try to remove the female after she releases her young, she may become so stressed, she eats her babies. The fry can be fed with brine shrimps or crushed flakes after their yolk is absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder right conditions they can live up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cichlid needs at least 70 gallon or 250 litre per one male and few females. The water should be hard, slightly alkaline and always clean to ensure the proper health of fish. The decoration should simulate their natural habitat, so divide your tank into two parts. One should be overgrown with plants,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVallisneria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis perfect and it is quite common in aquarium trade too, just secure the roots. Leave the second part open for free swimming space with rocks and caves at the bottom. The best substrate for an Electric yellow cichlid is sand or fine gravel, since they like to dig in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the more peaceful cichlids, but it is still semi-aggressive and territorial, especially toward similar coloured and shaped fish, as well as toward males from the same specie. It is because they are seen as competition for food and females. But even if they fight, serious injuries are only rare, especially if they have enough room. In small or overcrowded tanks the fights can get more dangerous. Females on the other hand will be safe and can be safely kept in one tank with a male. In fact the best is to keep 3 or more females per one male, because males will spend most of their time chasing them. Best tank mates are larger fish which will not be seen as competition, nor as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild this “yellow” cichlid is normally light blue with a little bit of white. This strain of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabidochromis caeruleus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas the “rare” colour variation when it was first discovered. Due to their ease of breeding in the aquarium industry, the Electric Yellow Cichlid is one that is readily available to aquarists everywhere while the light blue-white variety has been forgotten. This fish has another common names: Blue streak hap, Labidochromis white, Labidochromis yellow, Yellow prince. Please, check the Randy’s comment below for the temperament\/compatibility experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712386773145,"sku":"7010193","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/ElectricYellow.jpg?v=1639716957"},{"product_id":"7015069","title":"Sciaenochromis Electric Blue","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eElectric blue hap - Sciaenochromis ahli\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSciaenochromis ahli\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric blue hap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 17 - 20 cm (6.69 - 7.87 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 9 - 19°N (160.71 - 339.29ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 25 - 28 °C (77 - 82.4°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality flake, spirulina flake and pellets can be given to Electric blue hap. Be wary of giving them live worms or live brine shrimp, this can lead to bloat which could eventually kill the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica; Electric blue haps originate from Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the fish matures, the males will display an intense blue coloration, the females will remain a drab grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eggs will be fertilized prior to the female collecting them in her mouth. The mouth brooding should last for 2 weeks and in this time she may hide away and not eat. Once the fry are released they can be fed on crushed flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected life span for Sciaenochromis ahli is 11 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSciaenochromis ahli need lots of swimming spaces, if rockwork is in the tank, they may stay away from it as they are a non-Mbuna species. A single male kept with 2-3 females is ideal, if two males are in the tank, a lot of aggression will ensue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712387428505,"sku":"7015069","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/ElectricBlue.jpg?v=1639716668"},{"product_id":"11912977","title":"Placodchromis Deep Water Electra","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDeepwater hap - Placidochromis electra\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlacidochromis electra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeepwater hap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 12 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 8 - 20°N (142.86 - 357.14ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica; Deepwater hap is found in Lake Tanzania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected life span for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlacidochromis electra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712387461273,"sku":"11912977","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/deepwaterelectra.jpg?v=1639716589"},{"product_id":"10903983","title":"Dymax Adaptive","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh quality and a multi-component blended buffering formula designed to raise alkalinity and carbonate hardness (KH) for all types of cichlid species, and automatically regulate pH. This product will help to raise and hold pH to stabilise over a wide range of conditions, thus provides safety to the entire living environment in the aquaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe KH value of the aquarium water should maintain between 8-10 dkh depending on the type of cichlid kept.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dymax","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":43716687528089,"sku":"10903983","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/files\/dymaxadap.webp?v=1704757731"},{"product_id":"7014681","title":"Alunacara Dragon Blood Peacock","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDragon Blood Peacock - Aulonocara Dragon Blood\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAulonocara Dragon Blood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon Blood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 12 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 16 - 24°N (285.71 - 428.57ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C (75.2 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse quality flakes or cichlid pellets for the staple diet. Treats of blood worms, brine shrimp, krill and Mysis will be readily accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica; Dragon Blood peacock is found in Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male will display a lot more colouration than the female; he will have Pink and red throughout his body whereas the female will be a drab light cream colour. Always keep one male with several females but do not mix with other species of Aulonocara to prevent hybridisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRagon Blood peacock are mouth brooders, after spawning the female will collect the eggs for incubation, the male will take no further part in raising the young. The fry should be released after 3 weeks and they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected life span for Ruby red peacock is 5-8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways add plenty of rock work to the tank to create hiding places. Open swimming areas must be left at the front, especially along the substrate and mid regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnivore - Use meat based food, however vitamins and minerals are required always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712399880345,"sku":"7014681","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/DragonBlood.jpg?v=1637115701"},{"product_id":"8599774","title":"Dimidochromis Strigatus","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e Dimidiochromis Strigatus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimidiochromis Strigatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e Strigatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 15 - 25 cm (5.91 - 9.84 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.6 - 8.6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 9 - 19°N (160.71 - 339.29ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 28 °C (73.4 - 82.4°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalawi eye-biters are highly carnivorous. Dimidiochromis Strigatus will accept cichlid pellets, krill, mussels, and shrimp. Do not be tempted to feed them feeder fish as this could make them more aggressive to their tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica; this species is endemic to Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales tend to be much more colourful than the females. The females will often display a silvery body colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most Malawi’s, these are mouth brooders. The female’s mouth will enlarge and she will stop eating when she is holding young. Incubation is normally a 4 week process and the fry will be spat out when they are large enough to fend for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected life span for Strigatus is 5-8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aquarium should be set up with minimal ornaments. Malawi eye-biters prefer an open tank as they are a very fast, active fish. The tank also needs to be large as adult specimens can reach 9-12” in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712402403481,"sku":"8599774","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/Strigatus.jpg?v=1636070834"},{"product_id":"12240070","title":"Demasoni","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDemason’s cichlid - Pseudotropheus demasoni\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePseudotropheus demasoni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemason’s cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 4 - 8 cm (1.57 - 3.15 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 8 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 18°N (178.57 - 321.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low protein diet should be given to Demason’s cichlid with vegetable matter included.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/articles\/benefits-spirulina-food-aquarium-fish\"\u003eSpirulina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflake with a variety of cichlid pellets or sticks should provide the staple food. Try to avoid meaty foods as they are full of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica; Demason’s cichlids are endemic to Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough there is no difference in the colouration or markings, the males tend to be more aggressive and bolder than the females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemason’s cichlids are mouth brooders and the males can be quite enthusiastic when it comes to breeding time. Provide some flat surfaces in the tank for the spawning areas, flat rocks are ideal. The female will brood the eggs for 2-3 weeks but when the fry are released, they can be fed on cyclopeeze or newly hatched brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected life span for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePseudotropheus demasoni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the aggressiveness of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePseudotropheus demasoni\u003c\/em\u003e, a species tank is the best option. Try to keep the number of males down compared to the females and stock quite heavily compared to other set ups. Because of the large stocking level, a large weekly water change is a must.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712404009113,"sku":"12240070","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/Demasoni.jpg?v=1636069204"},{"product_id":"12525005","title":"Astatotilapia latifasciata Crimson Tide","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAstatotilapia latifasciata Crimson Tide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e Astatotilapia latifasciata Crimson Tide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e Crimson Tide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 10 - 14 cm (3.94 - 4.72 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 16 - 24°N (285.71 - 428.57ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C (75.2 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse quality flakes or cichlid pellets for the staple diet. Treats of blood worms, brine shrimp, krill and Mysis will be readily accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrimson TideOrigin - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLake Victorian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Crimson Tide at a young age is silver in the body with black bars (not usually perfect baring) as they mature the Males develop a red colored \"belly\" and yellow throughout the body whereas the females show no red coloration at all but instead gets a slight golden sheen over her body and will maintain her black bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Crimson Tide Cichlids are prolific spawners that are easily bread within the aquarium environment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey will require a good sized aquarium of 200L or greater, along with flat rocks or slate on which to lay their eggs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected life span for Ruby red peacock is 5-10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Crimson Tide Cichlid is a dream species for the aquarium hobby as they are very easy to care for and can easily get along well with other fish species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey prefer neutral to moderately hard water conditions, with regular partial water changes or the presence of a high-end filtration system\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Crimson Tide Cichlids are omnivores (eating primarily the diet of an insectivore), thus they will eat a variety of foods ranging from plankton and insects to more meaty foods including: krill, mysis shrimp, daphnia, cichlid flake, cichlid pellets and other meaty (protein rich) preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712412430489,"sku":"12525005","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/CrimsonTide.jpg?v=1635982581"},{"product_id":"13017014","title":"Pseudotropheus Crabro Cichlid","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBumble bee - Pseudotropheus crabro\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePseudotropheus crabro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBumble bee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 12 - 25°N (214.29 - 446.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 29 °C (75.2 - 84.2°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cichlid resides in caves in Lake Malawi which is located in East Africa in the rift valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bumble bee cichlid is also known as the hornet cichlid. This is a highly aggressive fish with a bad reputation. It is not a good fish for beginners because of its highly volatile temper. Males are extremely aggressive towards other males and it has even been known for the males to attack females in the aquarium with lethal results. For experienced keepers though they are a great addition to the aquarium due to their spectacular markings which earns them their common names, the markings are used as an advertisement to other fish to announce the fact that they are excellent cleaners. In the wild they reside in caves with the bagrus catfish which is a very large catfish. This catfish allow the bumble bee cichlids to live near them and in return these cichlids pick parasites off the skin of the catfish. When the catfish lay their eggs the bumble bee cichlid changes colours for camouflage and they sneak around eating the catfish eggs. When they are done devouring all they can they quickly change back into their usual colouration and go about their business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep the aggression down they will require space in the aquarium, a minimum of at least 75 gallons for a group which should consist of one male with several females. The reason for this is very simple, it shares the attention of the male around the females and gives the females respite in between rather than one female being constantly harassed. They can be kept with other mbuna but try to avoid keeping different species with similar markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild the bumble bee cichlid feeds on parasites and catfish eggs. In the aquarium they will accept a wide variety of foods such as flakes, algae wafers, live, dried and frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe juveniles have the yellow and black vertical striping that give them the common name “bumble bee”. As they get older the males turn nearly black with a deepening in color when angry or breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bumble bee cichlid is a mouthbrooding cichlid which is typical of cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi of the East African Rift Valley. The female will hold her brood for approximately 18-21 days before releasing them to care for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs mentioned above one male should be kept with several females for breeding purposes as well as general keeping, if you are purchasing a group of juveniles then any sub dominant males need to be removed or the dominant male will attack them with lethal results. The amount of eggs laid by the female with each spawn does not run into high figures averaging out at approx 50 per clutch, out of this number 25 to 30 fry is a good success rate. The male darkens intensely during the spawning process which also has the effect of intensifying his egg spots which the female will mistake for eggs. This in turn aids the fertilisation process as she will allow the males sperm into her mouth at this point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712413151385,"sku":"13017014","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/crabro.jpg?v=1635982283"},{"product_id":"12359746","title":"Cobolt Blue Zebra","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue cobalt cichlid - Maylandia callainos\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaylandia callainos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue cobalt cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 6 - 8 cm (2.36 - 3.15 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 26°N (178.57 - 464.29ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 25 °C (73.4 - 77°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfrica; Blue cobalt cichlids are endemic to Lake Malawi. They inhabit the rocky areas using the crevices for hiding places and potential spawning sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe expected life span for\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaylandia callainos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaylandia callainos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare on of the more peaceful species of Malawi cichlids but plenty of rock work should still be added to the tank to provide hiding places. They will display signs of aggression at times, this is heightened when the males are in spawning mode so to help out with this make sure that the aquarium has a large enough colony to disperse the aggression and always house several females compared to the number of males. If plenty of hiding places are added via the rock work then this will give the chance for the females to hide away and escape the attention of the males when they need to. Use sand for the substrate and make sure that the water is well oxygenated. Careful positioning of the outlet pipes from the filtration system will aid this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue cobalt cichlids require a diet high in vegetable content, use quality flake and pellets for the staple diet, the addition of spirulina flake will also benefit these fish. For treats, the addition of brine shrimp and blood worms to the tank will also benefit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFemales may be slightly duller than the males with their body colouration, this can sometimes be difficult to see. Males may also display egg spots on their anal fins but females may also at times so this cannot be a guaranteed way of sexing the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is best to house at least one male with three females to spread out the aggression. The female will lay her eggs on a flat rock and then scoop them into her mouth. She will then follow the male until he releases the sperm for fertilisation. The eggs spots are displayed by the male to fool the female into thinking that she is gathering more eggs, this is when the male releases the sperm and fertilisation will be completed. When brooding the eggs, the female may hide away a lot and she will not eat, care should be taken not to stress the female as she could spit out the eggs and consume them before they are due to be released. The mouth brooding will last for 3 weeks before the fry are released, they can then be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp. To gain a higher success rate it may be wise to move the fry into a growing on tank before adding them back to the colony when they are large enough not to be seen as food by the adult fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712417837209,"sku":"12359746","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/coboltbluezebra.jpg?v=1634709715"},{"product_id":"6997788","title":"Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"panel-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/cichlid-lake-salt.php#collapse8One\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/cichlid-lake-salt.php#collapse8One\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-body collapse in\" id=\"collapse8One\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body m-md\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlid Lake Salt™ is a chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the natural environment of Rift Lake African Cichlids. It contains all physiologically essential elements such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, and includes trace components such as iron, aluminum, and iodide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough the major Rift Lakes contain basically the same mineral salts, they do so in greatly differing concentrations. Cichlid Lake Salt™ is formulated so that dosages vary depending on the lake of origin and need only be added when setting up an aquarium or with water changes. Many competing products are little more than combinations of Epsom salt and bicarbonate of soda. This will not provide a complete replication of the mineral salts that are contained in the lakes of Africa, in particular calcium and potassium. Seachem’s\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/tanganyika-buffer.php\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/tanganyika-buffer.php\"\u003eTanganyika Buffer™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(pH 9.0–9.4) and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/malawi-victoria-buffer.php\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/malawi-victoria-buffer.php\"\u003eMalawi\/Victoria Buffer™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(pH 7.8–8.4) should be used to adjust carbonate hardness and pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"panel-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca aria-expanded=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/cichlid-lake-salt.php#collapse8Two\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/seachem.com\/cichlid-lake-salt.php#collapse8Two\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"accordion-body collapse in\" id=\"collapse8Two\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body m-md\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll doses given for 40 L (10 US gallons).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list list-icons list-icons-sm\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTanganyika: Use 11 g (1.5 teaspoons).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eMalawi: Use 5.5 g (3\/4 teaspoon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eVictoria: Use 3.6 g (1\/2 teaspoon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDosages are based on DI or RO water; for other water, measure hardness (GH) first, then add according to need. For reference, the Tanganyika dose raises dGH by 8.8 units. The Malawi dose raises dGH by 4.4 units. The Victoria dose raises dGH by 3 units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend the following GH ranges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list list-icons list-icons-sm\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTanganyika: 3–5.5 mq\/L (8–14 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eMalawi: 1.5–3mq\/L (4–8 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-caret-right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eVictoria: 1–2 mq\/L (3–6 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTIPS: Use when setting up an aquarium and when making water changes. To add salt to an established tank, base dose on water being changed. Do not use salt when simply replacing evaporated water. It is best to dissolve the salt in freshwater before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":43713779630233,"sku":"6997788","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":43713779663001,"sku":"6997789","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":43713779695769,"sku":"6997790","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/files\/lakesalt250g.png?v=1704675507"},{"product_id":"11472600","title":"Champsochromis Spiloynchus","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChampsochromis Spiloynchus is an elongate cichlid with a black oblique stripe (which is ordinarily masked in mature males). The elongated soft rays of the dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins are a distinctive feature of adult males. The teeth in the outer rows of the jaws are widely spaced, unlike those of most similar Malawi cichlids such as species of Buccochromis. In adults these teeth are unicuspid and slightly incurved. C. caeruleus can be confused with C. spilorhynchus, the only other species in the genus Champsochromis; however, C. caeruleus is more elongate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Lake-wide distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMax. Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Mildly Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 78-82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 7.8-8.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712444510361,"sku":"11472600","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/ChampsochromisSpiloynchus.jpg?v=1634114069"},{"product_id":"7010188","title":"Blue Dolphin","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMalawi blue dolphin - Cyrtocara moorii\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e Albino \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCyrtocara moorii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalawi blue dolphin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 17 - 20 cm (6.69 - 7.87 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7.2 - 8.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 18°N (178.57 - 321.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 24 - 26 °C (75.2 - 78.8°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalawi blue dolphins are not fussy eaters, they will accept quality flake, cichlid pellets. Spirulina flake added to the diet will benefit the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica; Malawi blue dolphin is endemic to Lake Malawi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalawi blue dolphins are very hard to sex; it is believed that the males will develop a larger nuchal hump when mature. Both sexes coloration will be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male will dig a pit in the substrate or clear a flat rock to use as the spawning site. The eggs are fertilized as soon as they are laid and the female will immediately pick them up for mouth brooding. The eggs will hatch after 18-21 days, a week later the fry will be released. With this species, it is best to house one male with several females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected life span for Cyrtocara moorii is 12 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyrtocara moorii will grow large; an aquarium of at least 75 gallons is required to house several adults. It is quite tolerant of water conditions but weekly water changes are a must.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712464498841,"sku":"7010188","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/BlueDolphincichlid.jpg?v=1633819916"},{"product_id":"12769396","title":"Alunacara Maulana (Bi Colour Cichlids)","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAulonocara maulana\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAulonocara maulana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon name: Bi Colour Peacock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 9 - 10 cm (3.54 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 8 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 12 - 18°N (214.29 - 321.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 23 - 29 °C (73.4 - 84.2°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive to smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese fish are endemic to Lake Malawi where they inhabit the open waters with sandy substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAulonocara maulana belong to 23 species of fish that are commonly known as Peacock cichlids. The most common name used for this species is the Maulana bicolour peacock although they are sometimes referred to as bi-colour 500. They tend to inhabit the open waters of Lake Malawi in small groups but will sometimes use the rocky areas for hideaways when they feel threatened. Compared to other peacock cichlids they are on the smaller size, adult specimens tend to reach an average length of up to just under 4 inches (10cm) and display a bluish colouration at the front of their bodies with a yellow band that runs to the rear of the body. Compared to some species of cichlids that inhabit Lake Malawi they are classed as being one of the more peaceful species and make a good species for novice keepers to care for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey are very undemanding fish and caring of them is quite easy but like all fish they do require high water quality. There may be slight colour variations between specimens but they are instantly recognisable and are very popular in the aquarium trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf cared for correctly the average lifespan for these fish is between 10-15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGeneral care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAulonocara maulana are not difficult to care for if you follow basic rules to keep their health at it’s best so make a good species for novice fish keepers to Malawi aquariums. A small group will do better than a couple of specimens so the minimum recommended size aquarium should be capable of holding at least 100 gallons. It is best to use sand for the substrate and place some rocks at the rear of the aquarium to create hiding places and replicate their natural surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey will require alkaline water water so the pH should range between 8.0-8.5 and set the water flow to a moderate pace by positioning of the outlets from the filters. The temperature should range between 23-29°C (73-84°F) and the lighting should be moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike most cichlids they are high waste producers so regular water changes should be performed, at least 10% weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is best to keep these with other members of the peacock family and definitely avoid keeping them with Mbuna species which can be highly aggressive to other tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne male should be housed with several females so that a harem can be created and this will prevent one female being over harassed especially at spawning times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot a difficult species to feed, for the staple diet offer quality cichlid pellets or a quality flake but this must be varied with plenty of meaty foods such as daphnia, blood worms or brine shrimp. To avoid Malawi bloat which can be caused by overfeeding it is best to refrain from adding food to the aquarium one day per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMature males will display a much brighter colouration, their vertical barring will be more prominent and mature females will have rounded dorsal and anal fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are not too difficult a species to breed providing they are given the correct conditions. It is best to use a separate breeding tank to prevent any distractions and aggression in the main aquarium. Use an air driven sponge filter to control the water flow and for ease of maintenance and add a few rocks to provide cover for the females. They are maternal mouthbrooders, the female will incubate the eggs in her mouth and hold the fry until they are large enough to be released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep two females to every male and condition the parent fish on meaty foods for a couple of weeks prior to spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen spawning commences the female will deposit her eggs and then scoop them up into her mouth. She will then approach the analfin of the male and nudge him so that he can release the milt which she will also take into her mouth for fertilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncubation and allowing the fry to grow may take up to 3 weeks, during this time the female will not feed and she may hide away a lot. Any stress may cause her to spit out the fry early thus putting them at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce they are large enough to feed the fry will be released and after this the female should be rested for 3-4 weeks to allow her to rebuild her strength before using her for the next spawning project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712470593689,"sku":"12769396","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/biocolour.jpg?v=1633417559"},{"product_id":"11982428","title":"Astatotilapia Burtoni","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBurton’s mouthbreeder - Haplochromis burtoni\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaplochromis burtoni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurton’s mouthbreeder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 12 - 15 cm (4.72 - 5.91 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 8.4 - 8.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 12 - 18°N (214.29 - 321.43ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: aggressive\/territorial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Middle levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurton’s mouthbrooder are found on the African continent where they are endemic to Lake Tanganyika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most of the Haplochromis species, these fish prefer to live in large groups where a harem style existence takes place with the dominant males being the most brightly coloured and also the most aggressive when defending their territory. Adult specimens can be expected to reach an average length of up to 6 inches but they do require a lot of space in the aquarium so smaller tanks are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their aggression they are not ideal for novice fish keepers but with some experience they can be housed safely and make a good addition for cichlid keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf cared for correctly the average lifespan for Burton’s mouthbrooder is expected to be between 5-8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeneral care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs mentioned above these fish need a lot of space. Despite them not being the largest cichlid the minimum sized aquarium that should be used will need to be at least 4 feet (120cm) in length and 1 foot - 18 inches wide (30-45cm). Rock formations should be added to the rear of the aquarium with plenty of gaps to allow the fish to swim through. Sand should be used for the substrate and plants can be added if required which should not be nibbled on by these fish. All cichlids are high waste producers so use a filtration system that is rated for the water volume of the aquarium and back this up with regular water changes of at least 10% weekly. Always allow for open swimming spaces at the front of the aquarium as Burton’s mouthbrooder are very active and will need lots of space. It is always best to keep one male with several females, dominant males will fight to the death if they do not have the space to create their own territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurton’s mouthbrooders will accept cichlid pellets or a quality flake for the staple diet but they will require meaty foods to vary their diet and strengthen their immune system. In the wild they feed on crustaceans so chopped cockles or mussels are ideal. Chopped earthworms can also be offered as well as brine shrimp or blood worms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature males display a much brighter colouration when compared to mature females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the name suggests they are a mouth brooding species. Dominant males will dig a pit in the substrate and entice the females over by displaying to them with quivering motions and flaring their gills. At this time any other male would be chased off with extreme aggression. One a female is receptive she will swim to the pit and deposit her eggs, an average batch would be 15-20 eggs with each spawning. The female will then attempt to pick up the eggs and at the same time be fooled by the egg spots on the anal fin of the male allowing him to fertilise the eggs in the female’s mouth. During incubation the female will hide away on the rockwork and not feed, during this period she should not be stressed or she will release the eggs early. Over a three week period the eggs will hatch and the female will contain the fry in her mouth until they are large enough to care for themselves. At any sign of danger the female will scoop the fry back into her mouth until the danger has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce free swimming the fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp or infusoria until they are large enough to accept the same diet as the parent fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712475050137,"sku":"11982428","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/astatotilapiaburtoni.jpg?v=1630999372"},{"product_id":"7866092","title":"Assorted medium cichlids","description":"Please note all fish availability changes day to day so for any availability questions please call the store and talk to one of our friendly staff","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712476393625,"sku":"7866092","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/largeassortedcichlid.jpg?v=1630997118"},{"product_id":"10417597","title":"African Cichlid - Electric Yellow 5cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eElectric yellow cichlid - Labidochromis caeruleus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabidochromis caeruleus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric yellow cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 30°N (178.57 - 535.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a healthy diet, Electric yellow cichlid will need both meaty food and greens. For greens, give them algae and vegetable flakes and pellets (those containing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/articles\/benefits-spirulina-food-aquarium-fish\"\u003e\u003cem\u003espirulina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare great), from time to time spinach, lettuce, peas, and for meat use life or frozen bloodworms, brine shrimps and some larvae. Don’t overfeed, otherwise they’ll get overweight and the water quality will drop too. Enough food should be the amount they eat within 5 minutes if you feed them once a day or 3 minutes if you feed them twice a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature, they can be found in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/biotopes\/lake-malawi\"\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebetween the islands of Charo and Mbowe where they live either in deeper rocky waters, or in shallow waters among high water plants like the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/plants\/vallisneria-gigantea\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVallisneria's\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male and the female are very similar and the submissive males are even more so. The easiest is to identify a dominant male. He’ll have much brighter yellow colouration, the anal and pelvic fins will be jet-black and longer than females’. The male’s dorsal fin is black too, but with a yellow edge. Older males can develop some dirty-looking colouration on their faces. Females on the other hand should have yellow dorsal (sometimes it is only lighter black), anal and pelvic fins, and they are smaller. The subdominant males are more tricky. Their anal and pelvic fins can vary from light black to yellow, so sometimes it is very hard to tell them apart from females, but they still should be bigger than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric yellow cichlid is a mouthbrooder and it is quite normal for them to breed in home aquariums. They start breeding when they are about 5 or 6 cm (1.97 - 2.36 inch) long. At this size they should be about 6 months old, which is the age when they are sexually mature. Spawning occurred mostly after the hobbyist lowered the water level for a day and then added clean water. Firstly a male will choose a spot, mostly some nice flat stone, then the female lays her eggs there, the male will fertilize them and after that the female will collect them into her mouth. They repeat this process few times and then the female will hide for about 3 weeks. Young inexperienced females have about 10 fry, older ones can have 30. If the female has a good hiding place, she can be kept in the main tank during the incubation and the fry should be safe with their parents even after they are released. In fact if you try to remove the female after she releases her young, she may become so stressed, she eats her babies. The fry can be fed with brine shrimps or crushed flakes after their yolk is absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder right conditions they can live up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cichlid needs at least 70 gallon or 250 litre per one male and few females. The water should be hard, slightly alkaline and always clean to ensure the proper health of fish. The decoration should simulate their natural habitat, so divide your tank into two parts. One should be overgrown with plants,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVallisneria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis perfect and it is quite common in aquarium trade too, just secure the roots. Leave the second part open for free swimming space with rocks and caves at the bottom. The best substrate for an Electric yellow cichlid is sand or fine gravel, since they like to dig in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the more peaceful cichlids, but it is still semi-aggressive and territorial, especially toward similar coloured and shaped fish, as well as toward males from the same specie. It is because they are seen as competition for food and females. But even if they fight, serious injuries are only rare, especially if they have enough room. In small or overcrowded tanks the fights can get more dangerous. Females on the other hand will be safe and can be safely kept in one tank with a male. In fact the best is to keep 3 or more females per one male, because males will spend most of their time chasing them. Best tank mates are larger fish which will not be seen as competition, nor as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild this “yellow” cichlid is normally light blue with a little bit of white. This strain of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabidochromis caeruleus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas the “rare” colour variation when it was first discovered. Due to their ease of breeding in the aquarium industry, the Electric Yellow Cichlid is one that is readily available to aquarists everywhere while the light blue-white variety has been forgotten. This fish has another common names: Blue streak hap, Labidochromis white, Labidochromis yellow, Yellow prince. Please, check the Randy’s comment below for the temperament\/compatibility experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712476590233,"sku":"10417597","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/african-chiclid-electric-yellow.jpg?v=1627911620"},{"product_id":"13017179","title":"Labidochromis Albino Electric Yellow","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease contact store for availability as this item is not available all year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAlbinoElectric yellow cichlid - Labidochromis caeruleus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"article_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabidochromis caeruleus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Electric yellow cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual size in fish tanks: 8 - 10 cm (3.15 - 3.94 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"phBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended pH range for the species: 7 - 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 30°N (178.57 - 535.71ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tempBar\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeLeft\"\u003e0°C 32°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rangeRight\"\u003e30°C 86°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"floatPh\"\u003eRecommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way how these fish reproduce: Spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the species comes from: Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament to its own species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament toward other fish species: peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsual place in the tank: Bottom levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a healthy diet, Electric yellow cichlid will need both meaty food and greens. For greens, give them algae and vegetable flakes and pellets (those containing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/articles\/benefits-spirulina-food-aquarium-fish\"\u003e\u003cem\u003espirulina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare great), from time to time spinach, lettuce, peas, and for meat use life or frozen bloodworms, brine shrimps and some larvae. Don’t overfeed, otherwise they’ll get overweight and the water quality will drop too. Enough food should be the amount they eat within 5 minutes if you feed them once a day or 3 minutes if you feed them twice a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature, they can be found in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/biotopes\/lake-malawi\"\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebetween the islands of Charo and Mbowe where they live either in deeper rocky waters, or in shallow waters among high water plants like the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.aqua-fish.net\/plants\/vallisneria-gigantea\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVallisneria's\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSexing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male and the female are very similar and the submissive males are even more so. The easiest is to identify a dominant male. He’ll have much brighter yellow colouration, the anal and pelvic fins will be jet-black and longer than females’. The male’s dorsal fin is black too, but with a yellow edge. Older males can develop some dirty-looking colouration on their faces. Females on the other hand should have yellow dorsal (sometimes it is only lighter black), anal and pelvic fins, and they are smaller. The subdominant males are more tricky. Their anal and pelvic fins can vary from light black to yellow, so sometimes it is very hard to tell them apart from females, but they still should be bigger than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric yellow cichlid is a mouthbrooder and it is quite normal for them to breed in home aquariums. They start breeding when they are about 5 or 6 cm (1.97 - 2.36 inch) long. At this size they should be about 6 months old, which is the age when they are sexually mature. Spawning occurred mostly after the hobbyist lowered the water level for a day and then added clean water. Firstly a male will choose a spot, mostly some nice flat stone, then the female lays her eggs there, the male will fertilize them and after that the female will collect them into her mouth. They repeat this process few times and then the female will hide for about 3 weeks. Young inexperienced females have about 10 fry, older ones can have 30. If the female has a good hiding place, she can be kept in the main tank during the incubation and the fry should be safe with their parents even after they are released. In fact if you try to remove the female after she releases her young, she may become so stressed, she eats her babies. The fry can be fed with brine shrimps or crushed flakes after their yolk is absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder right conditions they can live up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cichlid needs at least 70 gallon or 250 litre per one male and few females. The water should be hard, slightly alkaline and always clean to ensure the proper health of fish. The decoration should simulate their natural habitat, so divide your tank into two parts. One should be overgrown with plants,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eVallisneria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis perfect and it is quite common in aquarium trade too, just secure the roots. Leave the second part open for free swimming space with rocks and caves at the bottom. The best substrate for an Electric yellow cichlid is sand or fine gravel, since they like to dig in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the more peaceful cichlids, but it is still semi-aggressive and territorial, especially toward similar coloured and shaped fish, as well as toward males from the same specie. It is because they are seen as competition for food and females. But even if they fight, serious injuries are only rare, especially if they have enough room. In small or overcrowded tanks the fights can get more dangerous. Females on the other hand will be safe and can be safely kept in one tank with a male. In fact the best is to keep 3 or more females per one male, because males will spend most of their time chasing them. Best tank mates are larger fish which will not be seen as competition, nor as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShort description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild this “yellow” cichlid is normally light blue with a little bit of white. This strain of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLabidochromis caeruleus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas the “rare” colour variation when it was first discovered. Due to their ease of breeding in the aquarium industry, the Electric Yellow Cichlid is one that is readily available to aquarists everywhere while the light blue-white variety has been forgotten. This fish has another common names: Blue streak hap, Labidochromis white, Labidochromis yellow, Yellow prince. Please, check the Randy’s comment below for the temperament\/compatibility experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MAD Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40712513814681,"sku":"13017179","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/products\/download_29.jpg?v=1628122586"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/8574\/3513\/collections\/african-chiclid-electric-yellow.jpg?v=1627984323","url":"https:\/\/madaquariums.com.au\/collections\/african-cichlid\/peacock.oembed","provider":"Modern Aquatic Design Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}