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Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reach sexual maturity at 4 inches and will form lifelong pairs. Keep the water temperature around 82°F and provide a spot for them to place the eggs. A large rock would work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be difficult to determine. 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Nutrition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThey are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales are typically larger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1.5 inch","offer_id":46270788010257,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/products\/PlatinumParrotFishwithFrame_1fda0767-0e94-4118-b0fa-b25b495aee53.jpg?v=1690888129"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-red-devil-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Red Devil Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAmphilophus labiatus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eRed Devil Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCentral America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e55 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 6 - 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eRed Devils are known for their aggressiveness, are very territorial and are occasionally very rude toward the same as well as other species. They can be kept with other aggressive fish in a very large aquarium when growing up, but as adults they simply don't like any other occupants in their tank. The only known way to successfully and safely keep Red Devils with other fish is to have them in a very large aquarium with plenty of caves, hiding places, and natural tank divisions to create defensible territories. Unfortunately, this still doesn't guarantee that the Red Devil won't attack to gain more territory and is no guarantee you can keep them with other fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\/Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSince they are omnivores, the Red Devil Cichlid will generally eat all kinds of live, fresh, and flake foods. To keep a good balance give them a high quality flake food or pellet everyday. Feed high quality cichlid pellets, krill, frozen bloodworms, earthworms, night crawlers, crickets, spirulina based foods, and carotene enhanced supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe careful when feeding your cichlid warm blooded mammal meats (e.g. red meat, beef heart, chicken, etc) as these meats have amounts and types of proteins and fats not normally found in a cichlid's diet. These foods can therefore cause intestinal blockages and organ degradation in cichlids. If you find your fish enjoys these types of foods, be sure to only feed them as an occasional treat, not as a dietary staple. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eReach sexual maturity at 4 inches and will form lifelong pairs. Keep the water temperature around 82°F and provide a spot for them to place the eggs. A large rock would work well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe male Red Devil grows larger than the female and has a pointed genital papilla, while the female's is blunt. The males in captivity will grow a permanent nuchal hump which is only present during breeding in the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":46270791221521,"sku":"","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":49241879052561,"sku":"","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 inch","offer_id":49241882198289,"sku":"","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/products\/RedDeveilSACichlidwithFrame.jpg?v=1690888150"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-electric-blue-acara-cichlid","title":"South American Cichlid | Electric Blue Acara Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAndinoacara pulcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eElectric Blue Acara\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 - 7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAmazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0-8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 6 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eElectric Blue Acara are the exception to the rule when it comes to cichlid aggression. They are nothing like their popular relatives such as the African Cichlid, Oscar Fish and Jack Dempsey. \u003c\/span\u003eThis means they do well with a wide variety of tank mates and will rarely cause any disturbances in your aquarium. This temperament combined with their ease of care makes them a very easy fish to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Diet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e O\u003c\/span\u003emnivores but eat a lot of live critters in the wild. This means you’ll need to feed them enough protein-rich food to satisfy their nutritional requirements. Some great options are frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, small insects, and earthworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUnlike a lot of their relatives, the mellow nature of this fish plays a big part in the high success rate that breeders have with them. Once these fish have reached the 4-5 inch mark in their growth they’re able to breed. Use this length as the benchmark when determining mating viability. Also, mates stay together for life which means you won’t be able to mix and match once the breeding process is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCan be difficult to determine. The female is usually smaller and less colorful than a male of the same age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1.5 inch","offer_id":46270791450897,"sku":"","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":46270791483665,"sku":"","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 inch","offer_id":53020522873105,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/products\/ElectricBlueAcarawithFrame.jpg?v=1690888157"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-electric-blue-jack-dempsey","title":"Central American Cichlid | Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nandopsis octofasciatum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eElectric Blue Jack Dempsey Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 - 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/strong\u003eNorth and Central America; Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Yucatan, and Honduras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e50 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 75 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Electric Blue Jack Dempsey has demonstrated a tolerant attitude towards tankmates. That being said, as this fish ages it can tend to become more territorial and aggressive, especially when it is time for them to spawn. If they become too aggressive to co-habitat with the other members of the tank, it is recommended they be transferred to a species only tank. If keeping more than one, it is easier and safer for them to keep them in large groups rather than in pairs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:  \u003c\/strong\u003eOmnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Cichlid has been bred in captivity. They are one of the easiest cichlids to get to spawn but as pairs they can become territorial, intolerant, and biters. The Dempsey fish are egg layers. The female will lay 500-800 eggs on carefully cleaned rocks. They form a nuclear family. The fry are kept in pits and are guarded by both the male and female in the manner of \"monogamous cichlid\" breeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe male has a longer and more pointed dorsal fin than the female. The male may also have a round black spot in the center of the body and at the base of the tail. 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Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eeach sexual maturity at 4 inches and will form life long pairs. Keep the water temperature around 82°F and provide a spot for them to place the eggs. A large rock would work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCan be difficult to determine. 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Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eeach sexual maturity at 4 inches and will form life long pairs. Keep the water temperature around 82°F and provide a spot for them to place the eggs. A large rock would work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCan be difficult to determine. 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Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eeach sexual maturity at 4 inches and will form life long pairs. Keep the water temperature around 82°F and provide a spot for them to place the eggs. A large rock would work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCan be difficult to determine. 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Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eeach sexual maturity at 4 inches and will form life long pairs. Keep the water temperature around 82°F and provide a spot for them to place the eggs. A large rock would work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCan be difficult to determine. The female is usually smaller and less colorful than a male of the same age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2 inch","offer_id":46270796038417,"sku":"","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":46270796071185,"sku":"","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/products\/Cichlids_South_CentralAmerican_-collectionimage.jpg?v=1690888259"},{"product_id":"central-american-carpintis-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Carpintis Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHerichthys carpintis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eCarpintis Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 - 12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCentral America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 75 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAggressive and territorial, especially during breeding. Keep them with tankmates of similar size and temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOmnivore; in the wild, they feed on a variety of small invertebrates, insects, and plant matter. In captivity, provide a balanced diet with high-quality pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and small invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eChallenging since these fish can be so aggressive and don't appreciate the presence of a conspecific—even if they were raised together—in a huge tank. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGive this substrate spawning fish some flower pots and slate in the tank as a breeding surface. It will become obvious when a pair forms because of the aggression you will see in the tank. The fish will lay anywhere from 150-1,000 eggs which will hatch in about five days and are free swimming in eight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales are a little bit larger than females, and may develop a hump on their head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":48359693222161,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 inch","offer_id":49032683290897,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/CarpintisCichlid1_c4e929aa-b5fa-4b6c-8690-f58b437b762a.jpg?v=1709500460"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-pink-convict-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Pink Convict Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArchocentrus nigrofasciatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003ePink Convict Cichlid, Golden Pink Convict Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCentral America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 75 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eggressive, territorial fish and will attack and bite other fish that invade their territory or look like potential rivals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOmnivore; in the wild, they feed on a variety of small invertebrates, insects, and plant matter. In captivity, provide a balanced diet with high-quality pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and small invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eChallenging since these fish can be so aggressive and don't appreciate the presence of a conspecific—even if they were raised together—in a huge tank. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReproduce the fish in a separate breeding tank to make breeding easier. A pot filled with a few inches of peat, crushed snail shells, or clay flower pots will aid the spawning process. The fish will use this as a spawning and egg-laying site. The female will deposit the eggs under the mop or in the flowerpot and will guard the eggs for 3-4 days. The eggs will hatch after four days, and the fry will drop down to the bottom of the tank. The parents will take care of their fry until they’re one week old. Feed the fry with newly hatched brine shrimp or infusoria. Once the fry mature into juvenile fish, feed them finely powdered fry food and later on more complex foods like shrimp pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales feature larger dorsal and anal fins, while females have shorter fins and an orange patch on their bellies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2 inch","offer_id":48360058388753,"sku":"","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":53001850355985,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/PinkConvict1.jpg?v=1713188268"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-striped-convict-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Striped Convict Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArchocentrus nigrofasciatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eConvict Cichlid, Striped Convict Cichlid, Black Convict Cichlid, Zebra Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCentral America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 75 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eggressive, territorial fish and will attack and bite other fish that invade their territory or look like potential rivals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOmnivore; in the wild, they feed on a variety of small invertebrates, insects, and plant matter. In captivity, provide a balanced diet with high-quality pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and small invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eChallenging since these fish can be so aggressive and don't appreciate the presence of a conspecific—even if they were raised together—in a huge tank. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReproduce the fish in a separate breeding tank to make breeding easier. A pot filled with a few inches of peat, crushed snail shells, or clay flower pots will aid the spawning process. The fish will use this as a spawning and egg-laying site. The female will deposit the eggs under the mop or in the flowerpot and will guard the eggs for 3-4 days. The eggs will hatch after four days, and the fry will drop down to the bottom of the tank. The parents will take care of their fry until they’re one week old. Feed the fry with newly hatched brine shrimp or infusoria. Once the fry mature into juvenile fish, feed them finely powdered fry food and later on more complex foods like shrimp pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDuring spawning season, the females will develop a orange patch on their bellies. Males may start to grow a more prominent forehead, which is actually a hormone-directed coalescence of fat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2 inch","offer_id":48360082604305,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":48360083128593,"sku":"","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":51708089467153,"sku":"","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/StripedConvict.jpg?v=1709503337"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-cuban-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Cuban Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNandopsis tetracanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eCuban Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e9 - 12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCentral America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e100 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 75 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eggressive, even as juveniles. While personalities will vary between each specimen, it’s best to assume that they all will display aggressive personalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOmnivore; in the wild, they feed on a variety of small invertebrates, insects, and plant matter. In captivity, provide a balanced diet with high-quality pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and small invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding  \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eeadily breed in captivity, however, the challenge comes with finding a mating pair. Since it’s difficult to determine the gender of these fish, raising a small group of them (typically around 6), and observing them for a potential pair-up is recommended. If a pairing occurs, remove the excess fish or place the pair into a breeding tank, which should be an established, well-filtered aquarium containing a small cave, and a flat surface or breeding cone. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey will spawn monthly, and If successful the female will lay hundreds of eggs at a time. After about 3 days of being defended by their parents, the eggs will hatch into fry. Feed the fry small bits of baby brine shrimp, twice a day and perform 50% water changes once a week until they reach a juvenile size, about 4 inches in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThe d\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eorsal fin will appear much darker in females compared to males. However, it can be difficult to accurately determine the gender when a male is not present in the tank since females may change colors and take on male coloration, turning a lighter color.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":48365208437009,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 inch","offer_id":48365208469777,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/CubanCichlid1.jpg?v=1709559578"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-jack-dempsey-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Jack Dempsey Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Nandopsis octofasciatum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eDempsey Cichlid, Jack Dempsey Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 -15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNorth and Central America; Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Yucatan, and Honduras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e50 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 75 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Semi-aggressive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThe Jack Dempsey has demonstrated a tolerant attitude towards tankmates. That being said, as this fish ages it can tend to become more territorial and aggressive, especially when it is time for them to spawn. If they become too aggressive to co-habitat with the other members of the tank, it is recommended they be transferred to a species only tank. If keeping more than one, it is easier and safer for them to keep them in large groups rather than in pairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOmnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Jack Dempsey Cichlid has been bred in captivity. They are one of the easiest cichlids to get to spawn but as pairs they can become territorial, intolerant, and biters. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Dempsey fish are egg layers. The female will lay 500-800 eggs on carefully cleaned rocks. They form a nuclear family. The fry are kept in pits and are guarded by both the male and female in the manner of \"monogamous cichlid\" breeders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe male has a longer and more pointed dorsal fin than the female. The male may also have a round black spot in the center of the body and at the base of the tail. The female has fewer spots than the male.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2 inch","offer_id":48365274759441,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 inch","offer_id":49032696037649,"sku":"","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/DempseyCichlid.jpg?v=1709560070"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-flower-horn-cichlid","title":"South American Cichlid | Flower Horn Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Amphilophus hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eFlower Horn Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 - 12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAmazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 77 - 84°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 8 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-a\u003cspan\u003eggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThey are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe large forehead bump may be more distinctive in males, but this feature can fluctuate in size rapidly over a few days, and some males do not have one. Males also tend to be larger than females, but it will depend on a fish's underlying genetics and diet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":48366011482385,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/FlowerHornCichlid.jpg?v=1709566601"},{"product_id":"south-american-geophagus-brasiliensis-pearl-cichlid","title":"South American Cichlid | Geophagus brasiliensis - Pearl Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGeophagus brasiliensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003ePearl Cichlid, Pearlscale Cichlid, Mother of Pearl Cichlid, Pearl Eartheater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 - 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAmazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 5 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003ean be aggressive if not given a large enough aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOmnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003easily bred; juveniles reaching 2 to 3 inches will begin pairing off and can be moved to a separate tank. They are a substrate spawner, and both parents will take part in caring for eggs and raising fry. Whey they are ready to spawn they will clean a spot on smooth rock or a flat piece of driftwood. The female will lay 150 to 200 eggs which the male will fertilize. The parents will guard the eggs until they hatch and the fry become free swimming. The f\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ery need to be well fed, and water should be changed regularly. They can consume a range of foods including prepared fry food, blanched and cooled vegetables such as cucumber, and frozen meaty foods. While the adult parents will look after the fry until they become free swimming, the parents should be moved to another tank while their fry mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales grow larger than females, often significantly so, and most dominant specimens develop a nuchal hump \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eto some extent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":48377593233681,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/PearlCichlid1.jpg?v=1713189433"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-electric-blue-ram-cichlid","title":"South American Cichlid | Electric Blue Ram Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eElectric Blue Ram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 2.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e3 - 5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSouth America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 6.5 - 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 0 - 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOmnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003epair will began to clean a flat stone prior to breeding. After, the female will deposit the eggs over the stone with the male following closely behind and fertilizing them. They will typically fertilize around 200 eggs. Hatching takes place in four days. The care of eggs and fry is shared by both parents. Feed fry brineshrimp, nauplii, microworm, and small fry food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales have a slightly more elongated dorsal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48377734791441,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/ElectricBlueRamCichlid.jpg?v=1711553867"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-managuensis-jaguar-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Managuensis - Jaguar Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Nandopsis octofasciatum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eJaguar Cichlid, Managuense Cichlid, Managua Cichlid, Guapote Tiger, Aztec Cichlid, Spotted Guapote and Jaguar Guapote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 - 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNorth and Central America; Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Yucatan, and Honduras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 75 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCarnivore; \u003c\/span\u003ethey enjoy various types of live fish. They can also eat cut up fish or crayfish and dry foods. They prefer food like earthworms, crickets and tadpoles but can \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ealso eat small reptiles, larva, or goldfish. \u003c\/span\u003eFrozen food is also a good food staple to provide, though can get expensive given how much these fish need to eat at their adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ePossible; the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ebest way to help them breed is to make sure that you put 2 or 3 pairs of these cichlids together in a tank when they are juvenile. Attempting to place new female or a new male when you have adult fish will risk losing these additions their territorial nature. Consider moving an actively breeding couple to a different tank so that the breeding process goes smoothly. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCichlids in general are excellent parents and will raise their fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eales are larger and will have more vertical broken bars when young. These bars will disappear once the male reaches maturity. Females \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ewill have thinner vertical bars and will have more pronounced dark bars and have more reddish coloration on their gill covers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2 inch","offer_id":49032702165265,"sku":"","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/Managuensis-JaguarCichlid.jpg?v=1709650372"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-meeki-firemouth-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Meeki - Firemouth Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThorichthys meeki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eFiremouth, Firemouth Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e8+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCentral America; Mexico, Yucatan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 75 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Mildly aggressive; m\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eay get aggressive when they form pairs and are breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eOmnivore; in the wild, they feed on a variety of small invertebrates, insects, and plant matter. In captivity, provide a balanced diet with high-quality pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and small invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA good first cichlid to breed, as a conditioned pair will soon spawn. The best way to get a compatible pair is to raise six or more juveniles together in a large tank. They make excellent parents and defend their fry vigorously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales generally have longer fins and deeper red coloration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2 inch","offer_id":48378252362001,"sku":"","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":48557561086225,"sku":"","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 inch","offer_id":48378158252305,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":52866669543697,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/Meeki1.jpg?v=1709652330"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-nicaraguensis-nicaraguan-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Nicaraguensis - Nicaraguan Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHypsophrys nicaraguensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eNicaraguan Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e8+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCentral America; Nicaragua\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 75 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Mildly aggressive and \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis a territorial fish, but compared to other Central American Cichlids of the same size it is fairly non-aggressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet\/Nutrition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eOmnivore; in the wild, they feed on a variety of small invertebrates, insects, and plant matter. In captivity, provide a balanced diet with high-quality pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and small invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThe couple will start digging out a big pit in the substrate, often under a rock or inside a cave. The eggs are then deposited and fertilized in this pit. The eggs are not sticky and can therefore not be attached to the walls or roof of a cave. In most cases, only about 20-50% of the eggs will hatch; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003enormally within three days and the fry will be free swimming after 4-5 more days. Both sexes are devoted parents; the female will fan fresh water over the eggs and guard eggs and fry, while the male will protect the territory around the spawning site from any intruders. Once the fry has consumed the yolk sac, they can be fed newly hatched brine shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales have iridescent bands in the caudal fin, even from a young age, and these bands are absent in females.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":48378271662353,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/Nicaraguensis-NicaraguanCichlidjpg.jpg?v=1709653196"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-polar-blue-parrot-cichlid","title":"South American Cichlid | Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCichlasoma sp. var\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(The Polar Blue Convict Cichlid is not a fish found in nature. It is a man-made hybrid fish produced from breeding a King Kong Parrot Cichlid, another man-made hybrid, with a standard Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ePolar Blue Parrotfish, Polar Blue Convict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 72 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 5 - 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-a\u003cspan\u003eggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThey are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales typically grow larger than females, and their dorsal and anal fins will get more pointed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1.5 inch","offer_id":48378374783249,"sku":null,"price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/PolarBlueParrotfish.jpg?v=1709653881"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-red-parrot-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Red Parrot Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmphilophus citrinellus x Vieja synspilum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Parrot Cichlid\u003cspan\u003e is\u003c\/span\u003e a hybrid fish that is the result of a successful breeding between different Central American Cichlids.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eRed Parrotfish, Blood Red Parrotfish, Blood Parrot Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 72 - 82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 9 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e G\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eenerally peaceful with other fish of similar size, but can be timid or bullied by other Cichlids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThey are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eales have pointed dorsal and anal fins, with female's fins being rounder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":49241514672401,"sku":"","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 inch","offer_id":48557638385937,"sku":"","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/RedParrotfish.jpg?v=1709677268"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-yellow-parrot-cichlid","title":"South American Cichlid | Yellow Parrot Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Yellow Parrot Cichlid is a hybrid fish that is the result of a successful spawn between the Midas Cichlid and the Synspilum Cichlid.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eYellow Parrot Cichlid, Yellow Parrotfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 - 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 72 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 9 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; y\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eellow parrots should not be housed with aggressive fish since they are unprepared to compete for food or territory in the aquarium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThey are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales are typically larger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":48381036691729,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 inch","offer_id":51708092940561,"sku":"","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/YellowParrotfish.jpg?v=1709678449"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-panamensis-rosy-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Panamensis - Rosy Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Cryptoheros panamensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eRosy Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 - 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePanama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e50 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78 - 84°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet\/Nutrition:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOmnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003easy to breed. They begin breeding fairly small, with the female at about 1 ½ -2 inches\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. The female lays the eggs in a secluded pot or cave and guards them viciously with the male also \u003c\/span\u003edefending the territory. Fry are easy to raise, and grow quickly. Fed initially on baby brine shrimp, and then on crushed flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Males are larger than females, and attain trailers to the anal and dorsal fin. Females also take on a black and white breeding dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1 - 1.5 inch","offer_id":48401150738705,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/PanamenseRosy1.jpg?v=1709821414"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-polleni-rose-queen-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Rose Queen Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e N\/A - The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eRose Queen Cichlid is a unique man-made hybrid thought to have been first created by crossing the Blood Parrot Cichlid with Pink Convict Cichlids and other pink-hued cichlids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/b\u003eRose Queen Cichlid, Purple Rose Queen Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 72 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 9 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThey are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMature females will be noticeably plumper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":48401199300881,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/RoseQueenCichlid1.jpg?v=1709822942"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-salvini-cichlid-1","title":"Central American Cichlid | Salvini Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Cichlasoma salvini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eSalvini Cichlid, Salvin's Cichlid, Yellow-Belly Cichlid, Tricolored Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCentral America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 75 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAggressive and territorial, especially during breeding. Keep them with tankmates of similar size and temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\/Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA carnivore by nature, they will take flake and pellet foods enriched with spirulina and some plant based products. They do best with live and dead meaty foods such as blood worms and brine shrimps. Cichlid specific pellet and flake food is also fine to supplement their diet with, and products with spirulina additives will enhance their colors. They can also be feed partly boiled dark leafy greens such as spinach and kale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003egg layers with both male and females aggressively protecting eggs and fry. These eggs will be laid on clean, smooth, flat surfaces, that are often prepared prior to breeding. Sexual maturity happens once the fish reaches around 5 to 6 inches in length. Remove fry from the main tank in order to properly feed, and avoid any other fish from eating them. The parents may attack or eat them once reintroduced to the tank, so it would be best to add 5 to 6 of them at a time and monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales have notably longer fins. Females usually display a spot on the gill cover and on the dorsal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":49032898871569,"sku":"","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":49032903852305,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/SalviniCichlid_e6d8a33c-1be1-4fd6-b4e3-a02e62856a2e.jpg?v=1709823828"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-gold-severum-cichlid","title":"South American Cichlid | Gold Severum Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Heros efasciatus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eGold Severum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 - 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 - 13 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAmazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: \u003cspan\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 5 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003ean be aggressive if not given a large enough aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOmnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eubstrate spawning fish; they should be provided with some large flat stones to spawn on. Spawns are very large, with adult fish producing up to 1,000 eggs. They will protect and fan their eggs and the larvae, often moving them to different places in the tank. In about a week or so the fry should be free swimming, and can be fed newly hatched live baby brine shrimp. If that cannot be provided, frozen is a possible alternative; dry foods are a last resort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eales will sometimes exhibit larger dorsal and anal fins, have markings on the gill plates and may develop a nuchal hump on the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":48401532879121,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/SeverumGoldCichlid.jpg?v=1709824587"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-texas-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Texas Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Herichthys cyanoguttatus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003ePearl Cichlid, Rio Grande Cichlid, Rio Grande Perch, Texas Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 - 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNorth and Central America; South Texas and Northern Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 5 - 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Aggressive and territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003emnivore; needs needs meaty foods balanced with vegitation. They are not fussy eaters and will eat virtually anything, including live, frozen, flake, and pelleted foods. Provide live foods when possible, such as worms and insects or insect larvae. Fresh vegetables can be fed as well. Consider spirulina flakes or pellets to keep their natural colors bright and to maintain health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThey are \u003c\/span\u003eprolific, egg-laying, open spawners, which are easy to breed. Decorate the breeding tank with large rocks or clay pots to provide a choice of spawning locations. Breeding pairs are best obtained by purchasing a group of half a dozen young fish. Allow them to grow to maturity together so that pairs will form. Once a pair has formed, they should be separated to prevent them from attacking, or killing, other fish. After cleaning the chosen spawning location, the female will lay 500 to 1,000 adhesive eggs. This takes place in several batches with the male following the female to fertilize the eggs after they are deposited. The parents will guard the eggs, which hatch in two to three days. The fry will accept freshly hatched brine shrimp either fresh or frozen. In lieu of brine shrimp, commercially prepared fry foods can be used. As the fry grow, finely crushed flake foods can be given before small pellets can eventually be offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMature males develop the traditional nuchal hump on the head above the eyes. Fins of the males are longer and more pointed. Females have black spots located on their dorsal fin that are absent in males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inches","offer_id":48401589993745,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/TexasCichlid.jpg?v=1709825141"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-trimaculatus-three-spot-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Trimaculatus - Three Spot Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAmphilophus trimaculatus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eThree Spot Cichlid, Red Eyed Cichlid, Trimac Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 - 14 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 - 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMexico, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0- 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 75 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness :\u003c\/span\u003e 5 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Very aggressive and territorial, particularly during breeding. Will not tolerate other tankmates easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eOmnivore; feed vegetable food in the form of plants, algae, and detritus as well as meaty food in the form of insects and their larvae, snails, and crustaceans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;Breeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/strong\u003eBreeding is fairly easy. The pair usually select a flat stone to spawn on. Up to 1000 eggs may be laid. They make excellent parents and will guard the eggs fiercely. Both parents will also tend to the  frywhen hatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender: \u003c\/strong\u003eMales are larger and may have slightly longer fins and brighter coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":48405465202961,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/TrimaculatusCichlid.jpg?v=1709852127"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-umbriferum-umbee-cichlid","title":"South American Cichlid | Umbriferum - Umbee Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Kronoheros umbriferus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eUmbee Cichlid, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUmbriferum Blue, Turquoise Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ePanama and Colombia, \u003c\/span\u003eSouth America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78 - 80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 9 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Very a\u003cspan\u003eggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Predator and live fish eater, but will usually accept frozen and fresh foods (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecrickets, hissing roaches, and earthworms) \u003c\/span\u003ein the aquarium. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePair fresh foods with high quality pellet formulas. Fish, shrimp, insects, or some other source of animal protein must be the main ingredient. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCan be challenging because of their aggressive nature. P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003erovide for a group of juveniles to pair off naturally, then remove the other Umbees and any dither fish. The male is so much larger than his mate that he can do serious damage to her. A partial aquarium divider is highly recommended to minimize the chances of serious injury to the female. Cut a hole in a reinforced aquarium divider small enough for the female to pass through but not the male to give her a safe option. During spawning, the pair will begin moving gravel around even more vigorously than usual and will eventually choose a hard surface to lay their eggs on. At this stage they very aggressive and will viciously attack anything around, both inside the tank and without, trying to protect the fry. Even when cleaning the tank they will nip at aquarium siphons and fingers. Umbees do have good sized teeth so be mindful when cleaning the tank of a breeding pair. Once the eggs are laid (anywhere from 500 to 2000) the fry hatch in 3 to 4 days. Since the young are fairly large for fish fry they can be started on baby brine shrimp, powdered flakes, and other standard foods right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales are larger and grow a nuchal hump.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":48405673345297,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/UmbriferumBlue1.jpg?v=1709853884"},{"product_id":"central-american-cichlid-synspilum-cichlid","title":"Central American Cichlid | Synspilum Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vieja melanurus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eSynspilum Cichlid, Quetzal Cichlid, Redhead Cichlid, Firehead Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e9 - 12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/strong\u003eBelize, Guatemala, and Mexico. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e100 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 70 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 6\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 - 15\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/strong\u003eGenerally considered to be a peaceful and social cichlid species compared to some of its more aggressive relatives. However, it's important to note that their behavior can vary based on factors such as tank size, territorial disputes, and breeding behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a balanced diet in order to retain its colors. Slow sinking pellets and wafers, frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, brineshrimp, Mysis shrimp, krill, chopped cockle, chopped mussel meat and prawns are recommended. Be sure to provide a vegetable component to the diet, such as spinach, lettuce and cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding  \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrior to spawning, the pair will begin cleaning a potential spawning site, such as a flat piece of slate. Up to 1200 eggs will be laid, and these can be expected to hatch within 48-72 hours. The parents will protect the young, which are free-swimming after a week or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender: \u003c\/strong\u003eMales are larger and display brighter colors than females. 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Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003epair will began to clean a flat stone prior to breeding. After, the female will deposit the eggs over the stone with the male following closely behind and fertilizing them. They will typically fertilize around 200 eggs. Hatching takes place in four days. The care of eggs and fry is shared by both parents. Feed fry brineshrimp, nauplii, microworm, and small fry food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales have a slightly more elongated dorsal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2.5 inch","offer_id":48565722022161,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/ElectricBlueHiFinRam1_ae1f3211-0f4f-4fcd-9695-e48d502bce13.jpg?v=1713221874"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-gold-ram-cichlid","title":"South American Cichlid | Gold Ram Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eElectric Blue Hi Fin Ram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 2.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e3 - 5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSouth America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 6.5 - 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 0 - 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOmnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003epair will began to clean a flat stone prior to breeding. After, the female will deposit the eggs over the stone with the male following closely behind and fertilizing them. They will typically fertilize around 200 eggs. Hatching takes place in four days. The care of eggs and fry is shared by both parents. Feed fry brineshrimp, nauplii, microworm, and small fry food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales have a slightly more elongated dorsal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2.5 inch","offer_id":48566153412881,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1.5 inch","offer_id":52430053409041,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/GoldRamCichlid1.jpg?v=1713188914"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-golden-hi-fin-ram-1","title":"South American Cichlid | Golden Hi Fin Ram","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eGolden Hi Fin Ram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 2.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e3 - 5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSouth America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 6.5 - 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 0 - 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOmnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. 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Feed fry brineshrimp, nauplii, microworm, and small fry food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales have a slightly more elongated dorsal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tri-County Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2.5 inch","offer_id":48566173171985,"sku":"","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4108\/8529\/files\/GoldenHiFinRam1.jpg?v=1711561003"},{"product_id":"south-american-cichlid-albino-ruby-red-oscar","title":"South American Cichlid | Albino Ruby Red Oscar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Astronotus ocellatus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlbino Ruby Red Oscar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 - 13 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAmazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 5 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003ean be aggressive if not given a large enough aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOmnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. 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