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Sand is necessary, as these cichlids spend a considerable amount of time digging in the substrate for food and to rearrange their habitat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eCongochromis sabinae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.0-7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72-82°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred or Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/collections\/food-feeders\/products\/small-crumbled-fish-food?variant=10767295681\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlake or pellet\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: West African cichlids, catfish, larger schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mate Options\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/normans-lampeye-killifish-poropanchax-normani\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff2a00\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eNorman's Lampeye Killifish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/synodontis-ocellifer?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=bf2e20d1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=1177049366551\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSynodontis ocellifer\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/synodontis-eupterus-featherfin-squeaker?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=bf2e20d1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSynodontis eupterus\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2\" Female","offer_id":45224047935795,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/products\/Imperial_Tropicals_Logo_Placeholder-971075_a8874b42-8c7d-416c-b2ed-a98b7fed4181-363322.jpg?v=1692234160"},{"product_id":"paratilapia-bleekeri-starry-night-cichlid","title":"Starry Night Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks\u003c\/strong\u003e: The starry night cichlid is possibly the most popular of the cichlids native to Madagascar within the hobby. They are known for their rich, black coloration and bright white speckles that looks like the night sky which explains where their common name originates from. This striking coloration is best brought out when this species is kept on a dark substrate under dim lighting. While these fish can be rather shy for a larger cichlid, they still can hold their against most other cichlids. They usually are very peaceful except when spawning during which the pair will claim a rather large territory space. Being piscivorous, despite their typically docile temperament, eat any fish small enough to fit in their mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Starry night cichlids are extremely adaptable in the wild with many different populations inhabiting a wide variety of habitats from cold, high altitude waters, to hot springs, to acidic blackwater pools, to even brackish estuaries. That being said, in captivity they do best in water parameters that are fairly neutral all around. Despite their broad range, starry night cichlids are still considered critically endangered in the wild due to habitat destruction and introduction of invasive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  There is some debate whether \u003cem\u003eParatilapia polleni\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eParatilapia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e polleni \u003c\/em\u003e\"Bleekeri\" represent two species or one, based primarily on the size and frequency of the spots.\u003cspan\u003e It is said \u003cem\u003eP\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003ep\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eolleni \u003c\/em\u003e\"Bleekeri\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tend to be larger and have larger spots than \u003cem\u003eP\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003ep\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eolleni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThe most recent literature suggests that they both belong to \u003cem\u003eP. polleni\u003c\/em\u003e, but we have kept the \"Bleekeri\" name for those who collect the various types.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 31px; top: 514px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2” Unsexed","offer_id":45611707302195,"sku":"","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3” Unsexed","offer_id":45611707334963,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4\" Unsexed","offer_id":45611707367731,"sku":"GH-6-58","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5” Unsexed","offer_id":45611707400499,"sku":"GH-6-58","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6” Unsexed","offer_id":50116647911731,"sku":"GH-6-59","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-7” Unsexed","offer_id":45611707433267,"sku":"GH-6-60","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/files\/StarryNightCichlidwebsite.jpg?v=1753987499"},{"product_id":"buffalo-head-cichlid-steatocranus-casuarius","title":"Buffalo Head Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese fascinating little cichlids develop a large hump, called a nuchal hump, on their heads upon maturity with it being more exaggerated on males. 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They occur in mostly brackish estuaries in India and Sri Lanka, where they swim among mangrove roots. They are relatively peaceful except when spawning, and they will happily share a large tank with robust dither fish such as large Cyprinids (\u003cem\u003eDawkinsia \u003c\/em\u003espp.), livebearers, and Rainbowfish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eEtroplus suratensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Chromide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.0-8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70-82°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred or Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e: Captive Bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/collections\/food-feeders\/products\/small-crumbled-fish-food?variant=10767295681\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlake or pellet\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large schooling fish, peaceful or semi-aggressive cichlids, loaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mate Options\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/collections\/misc-fish\/products\/clown-loach?variant=11389333377\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eClown Loach\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VLfT7b5MrvM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 39px; top: 514px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":51114609770803,"sku":"C-7","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3\" Unsexed","offer_id":51114609803571,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4\" Unsexed","offer_id":51114609836339,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5\" Unsexed","offer_id":51114609869107,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6” Unsexed","offer_id":45611894669619,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7-8” Unsexed","offer_id":45611894702387,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/products\/Green_Chromide.jpg?v=1688511598"},{"product_id":"stomatepia-pindu","title":"Stomatepia pindu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStomatepia pindu\u003c\/em\u003e are endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, Cameroon. This lake is in a crater of a volcano, and it is being impacted by humans through water removal and deforestation. The fish are considered critically endangered as a result of the impacts and their limited range in the wild. These are being bred in the United States in an effort to keep the species from going extinct. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cem\u003e Stomatepia pindu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.5-8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72-82°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred or Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e: Captive Bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/collections\/food-feeders\/products\/small-crumbled-fish-food?variant=10767295681\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlake or pellet\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: West African cichlids, catfish, larger schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mate Options\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/congo-tetra-phenacogrammus-interruptus?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0126ff474\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=12683054088215\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eCongo Tetra\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/synodontis-ocellifer?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=bf2e20d1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=1177049366551\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSynodontis ocellifer\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/synodontis-eupterus-featherfin-squeaker?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=bf2e20d1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSynodontis eupterus\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nQNIMp1RnYU\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":51145134801203,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3” Unsexed","offer_id":50752158171443,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4” Unsexed","offer_id":45611996610867,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6\" Unsexed","offer_id":45611996643635,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/files\/Stomatepiapindu-384640.jpg?v=1737519604"},{"product_id":"slender-buffalo-head-cichlid-steatocranus-tinanti","title":"Slender Buffalo Head Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlender Buffalo Heads (\u003cem\u003eSteatocranus tinanti\u003c\/em\u003e) are smaller and more elongate compared to their popular cousins, \u003cem\u003eS. casuarius\u003c\/em\u003e. Males reach close to 6\", while females typically stop growing around 4\". Like the goby cichlids of Lake Tanganyika, they have a reduced swim bladder and modified pelvic fins that allow them to scoot along the substrate and hold on during periods of high flow in their native Congo River. They appreciate rock piles that form nooks and crannies, which males will vigorously protect. When pairs are formed, both fish help in rearing fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eSteatocranus tinanti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slender Buffalo Head Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0-7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72-82°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred or Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e: F1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/collections\/food-feeders\/products\/small-crumbled-fish-food?variant=10767295681\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlake or pellet\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: West African cichlids, catfish, larger schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mate Options\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/congo-tetra-phenacogrammus-interruptus?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0126ff474\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=12683054088215\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eCongo Tetra\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/synodontis-ocellifer?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=bf2e20d1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=1177049366551\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSynodontis ocellifer\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/synodontis-eupterus-featherfin-squeaker?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=bf2e20d1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSynodontis eupterus\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X7QPi_eaQ2c\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2” Unsexed","offer_id":46470355779891,"sku":"","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/products\/SlenderBuffaloHead_Steatocranustinanti.jpg?v=1688512599"},{"product_id":"nanochromis-splendens","title":"Nanochromis splendens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNanochromis splendens\u003c\/em\u003e come from the Congo River and are one of the most stunning dwarf cichlids in the hobby. Males have elaborate fins with multiple patterns and colors. Females have red dorsal fins but lack the long fin extensions and elaborate caudal patterns that males have. Females also exhibit large, pearly-white bellies. They will fight with one another in tight quarters, so ample space and plenty of caves should be provided. 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The West African mouthbrooder is a stunning fish in both color and behavior, as they are quite spunky for their size. Males are blueish-purple with red bands. Their faces are bright gold, and they have iridescent blue lips. The pelvic fins may darken into black. Females lack most of this color, however males may not color up without females to court or if they are young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Spawning is similar to most mouthbrooding cichlids. Females hold eggs for a period of approximately two weeks, at which point the fry are mature enough to be free swimming should you want to remove them. Males can tend to harass females so it is good to try to have 3 females for every male. They are a feisty but small species with a lot of the aggression being between males. For this reason, at least a 40 gallon tank with plenty of caves will be needed if one plans to house multiple males together. Their aggression tends to mostly be targeted at more timid or similar looking species so they can be kept with other fish like large African tetras such as congo tetras, as well as smaller, more peaceful mbuna species. 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Their pale pink bodies turn bright red during mating, and the tiny blue iridescent spots on each scale shine in the light. These fish, unlike other \u003cem\u003eHemichromis\u003c\/em\u003e, are not very aggressive outside of breeding mode. They will work well in a 55 gallon tank or larger with large African tetras and Synodontis catfish. 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Both males and females show brilliant colors, long fins, and excellent parental care. Mature females even display a bright pink rounded belly when ready to spawn. They are endemic to the rivers and streams of Nigeria and Cameroon, specifically in shallow and calm sections. Their habitat has a sandy substrate littered with botanicals and vegetation. Unlike the lakes that house most of the cichlids in the hobby, the waters that \u003cem\u003eP. pulcher\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecan be found in are soft and acidic. While they do best in captivity when their wild habitat is replicated, they have been bred in captivity for so long they have become extremely hardy and tolerate a broad range of water parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  When a pair of \u003cem\u003eP. pulcher \u003c\/em\u003eforms, they will often remain a pair for life. After choosing a spot to spawn, usually inside a cave with a narrow opening, the pair will dig out a pit to make their spawning area larger and cleaner. Spawning typically takes place at night, and after several days, you will see fairly large free-swimming fry emerge from the opening, guarded closely by the pair. It is during this time that the parents are guarding young that these typically peaceful fish can get a bit territorial. Each day, the pair will allow the fry to explore the tank and feed on microorganisms before herding them back into the cave before the lights turn off. It is an amazing sight and a perfect introduction to cichlid breeding for any new aquarist.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ma_l19-2fbw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2” Unsexed","offer_id":45612115886387,"sku":"C-32","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/files\/KribensisCichlidPelvicachromispulcherWebsite.jpg?v=1755266100"},{"product_id":"albino-krib-pelvicachromis-pulcher","title":"Albino Kribensis (Pelvicachromis pulcher)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCommon kribensis (\u003cem\u003ePelvicachromis pulcher\u003c\/em\u003e) have been a staple in the aquarium hobby for decades. Both males and females show brilliant colors, long fins, and excellent parental care. Sand is necessary, as these cichlids spend a considerable amount of time digging in the substrate for food and rearranging their habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a pair forms, they will often remain a pair for life. After choosing a spot to spawn, usually inside a cave with a narrow opening, the pair will dig out a pit to make their spawning area larger and cleaner. Spawning typically takes place at night, and after several days, you will see fairly large free-swimming fry emerge from the opening, guarded closely by the pair. Each day, the pair will allow the fry to explore the tank and feed on microorganisms before herding them back into the cave before the lights turn off. It is an amazing sight and a perfect introduction to cichlid breeding for any new aquarist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis albino form has more yellow and pink color than normal kribs. Some females do have black eyes, however they retain the yellow and pink coloration on the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ci\u003ePelvicachromis pulcher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Albino Kribensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.0-7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72-82°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred or Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e: Captive Bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/collections\/food-feeders\/products\/small-crumbled-fish-food?variant=10767295681\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlake or pellet\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: West African cichlids, catfish, larger schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mate Options\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/yellow-congo-tetra-alestopetersius-caudalis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6e5b552c8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff2a00\"\u003eYellow Congo Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/hy511-candy-cane-tetra-hyphessobrycon-sp?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=945c65288\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=31215422636055\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eCandy Cane Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/albino-cherry-barb-puntius-titteya?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e9685f128\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=31206032998423\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlbino Cherry Barb\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2-4\" TRIO (1 Male, 2 Female)","offer_id":45612160909619,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/products\/AlbinoKrib_Pelvicachromispulcher_2.jpg?v=1688514748"},{"product_id":"turkana-jewel-cichlid-hemichromis-exsul","title":"Turkana Jewel Cichlid (Rubricatochromis exsul)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eRubricatochromis exsul\u003c\/em\u003e, known commonly as the Turkana Jewel Cichlid, is a brilliant red fish with jet-black fins and blue iridescence in the dorsal fin. They are considered a dwarf cichlid species because they rarely grow past 3.5\" in length. They are great for small tanks (20 Long or greater) and can be kept with a small school of medium sized African tetras, such as Congo Tetras, or catfish like \u003cem\u003eSynodontis\u003c\/em\u003e spp. It is best to provide them with a sandy substrate that they can move around as they please to create burrows for spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cem\u003eRubricatochromis exsul\u003c\/em\u003e is the current, correct scientific name for the Turkana jewel cichlid, which was formerly known as \u003cem\u003eHemichromis exsul\u003c\/em\u003e. The species was reclassified into the new genus \u003cem\u003eRubricatochromis\u003c\/em\u003e in 2022 because it has key differences from the \u003cem\u003eHemichromis\u003c\/em\u003e genus, such as being smaller and having a different body shape. Therefore, \u003cem\u003eRubricatochromis exsul\u003c\/em\u003e is the scientifically accurate name. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e:  \u003cem\u003eRubricatochromis exsul \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turkana Jewel Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.0-7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72-82°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred or Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e: Captive Bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/collections\/food-feeders\/products\/small-crumbled-fish-food?variant=10767295681\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlake or pellet\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: West African cichlids, catfish, larger schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mate Options\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/yellow-congo-tetra-alestopetersius-caudalis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6e5b552c8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff2a00\"\u003eYellow Congo Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/synodontis-ocellifer?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=bf2e20d1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=1177049366551\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSynodontis ocellifer\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/synodontis-eupterus-featherfin-squeaker?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=bf2e20d1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSynodontis eupterus\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":45612166480179,"sku":"BR","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3” Unsexed","offer_id":45612166512947,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4” Unsexed","offer_id":47152608510259,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/products\/TurkaJewelCichlid_Hemichromisexsul-971975.jpg?v=1690469291"},{"product_id":"ornate-bushfish-microctenopoma-ansorgii","title":"Ornate Bushfish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornate Bushfish (\u003cem\u003eMicroctenopoma ansorgii\u003c\/em\u003e) are a small anabantoid from the Congo. They have elaborate red and black striped bodies and fins and a cichlid-like appearance, making them perfect for peaceful community tanks that need a centerpiece. They prefer slow-moving water with plenty of cover in the form of driftwood and plant matter. We recommend keeping them in a group of 3-6 so you can ensure you have at least one male colored up at all times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cem\u003e Microctenopoma ansorgii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ornate Bushfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.5-7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72-80°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred or Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/collections\/food-feeders\/products\/small-crumbled-fish-food?variant=10767295681\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlake or pellet\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Schooling fish larger than 1\", small catfish, livebearers, invertebrates, medium peaceful cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mate Options\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/common-krib-pelvicachromis-pulcher\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eKribensis\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/congo-tetra-phenacogrammus-interruptus\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff2a00\"\u003eCongo Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/black-ruby-barb-pethia-nigrofasciata\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eBlack Ruby Barb\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1\" Unsexed","offer_id":45612176933171,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/products\/OrnateBushfish_Microctenopomaansorgii.jpg?v=1688515087"},{"product_id":"african-butterfly-cichlid-anomalochromis-thomasi","title":"African Butterfly Cichlid (Anomalochromis thomasi)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eAfrican butterfly cichlids \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eAnomalochromis thomasi\u003c\/em\u003e) are found in Guinea and Sierra Leone, where they live in forest streams underneath plenty of vegetation. They are happy in a variety of water conditions in the aquarium, however, as long as it is kept clean. They are fairly peaceful and stay under 4\", making them perfect for a 55 gallon tank with Congo Tetras or other African schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ci\u003eAnomalochromis thomasi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: African Butterfly Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.0-7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72-82°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred or Wild\u003c\/strong\u003e: Captive Bred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/collections\/food-feeders\/products\/small-crumbled-fish-food?variant=10767295681\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFlake or pellet\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: West African cichlids, catfish, larger schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mate Options\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/yellow-congo-tetra-alestopetersius-caudalis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6e5b552c8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff2a00\"\u003eYellow Congo Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/synodontis-ocellifer?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=bf2e20d1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=1177049366551\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSynodontis ocellifer\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/congo-tetra-phenacogrammus-interruptus\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eCongo Tetra\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2” Unsexed","offer_id":45612187975987,"sku":"","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/products\/AfricanButterflyCichlid_Anomalochromisthomasi.jpg?v=1688515334"},{"product_id":"paretroplus-menarambo","title":"Pinstripe Damba Cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParetroplus menarambo \u003c\/em\u003eare cichlids endemic to Madagascar and were previously classified as extinct in the wild. Recently, a small population has been found in Lake Tseny so it has been reclassified as critically endangered. Hobbyists and public institutions such as zoos have been breeding them for many years for conservation purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis species is a rather peaceful cichlid that can be kept with others of similar size, but are best kept alone if trying to breed them. If attempting to breed, it is recommended to start with a small group of young fish and then letting them pair off. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParetroplus Menarambo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eare known to be rather adaptable but do best in warm, alkaline, moderately hard water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey typically feed by sifting the sand so it recommended to have sand as a substrate. They are not known to be picky and can be fed a variety of foods. 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It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and other pertinent details.*****\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"4-5\" Unsexed","offer_id":45612257214771,"sku":"","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/files\/Pinstripe1.jpg?v=1710859377"},{"product_id":"green-spot-bleekeri","title":"Green Spot \"Bleekeri\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks\u003c\/strong\u003e: The starry night cichlid is possibly the most popular of the cichlids native to Madagascar within the hobby. They are known for their rich, black coloration and bright white speckles that looks like the night sky which explains where their common name originates from. This striking coloration is best brought out when this species is kept on a dark substrate under dim lighting. While these fish can be rather shy for a larger cichlid, they still can hold their against most other cichlids. They usually are very peaceful except when spawning during which the pair will claim a rather large territory space. Being piscivorous, despite their typically docile temperament, eat any fish small enough to fit in their mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Starry night cichlids are extremely adaptable in the wild with many different populations inhabiting a wide variety of habitats from cold, high altitude waters, to hot springs, to acidic blackwater pools, to even brackish estuaries. That being said, in captivity they do best in water parameters that are fairly neutral all around. Despite their broad range, starry night cichlids are still considered critically endangered in the wild due to habitat destruction and introduction of invasive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  There is some debate whether \u003cem\u003eParatilapia polleni\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eParatilapia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e polleni \u003c\/em\u003e\"Bleekeri\" represent two species or one, based primarily on the size and frequency of the spots.\u003cspan\u003e It is said \u003cem\u003eP\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003ep\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eolleni \u003c\/em\u003e\"Bleekeri\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tend to be larger and have larger spots than \u003cem\u003eP\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003ep\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eolleni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThe most recent literature suggests that they both belong to \u003cem\u003eP. polleni\u003c\/em\u003e, but we have kept the \"Bleekeri\" name for those who collect the various types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 31px; top: 514px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2” Unsexed","offer_id":47020306497843,"sku":"","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"(3 Pack) 1-2” Unsexed","offer_id":48609847836979,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3” Unsexed","offer_id":47020306530611,"sku":"C-13","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4\" Unsexed","offer_id":47020306563379,"sku":"C-13","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5” Unsexed","offer_id":47020306596147,"sku":"GH-6-12","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6\" Unsexed","offer_id":48880258679091,"sku":"GH-6-12","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-7” Unsexed","offer_id":47020306628915,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/files\/GreenSpot_Bleekeri_website.jpg?v=1755022655"},{"product_id":"east-coast-gold","title":"East Coast Gold","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemarks\u003c\/strong\u003e: The \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEast Coast Gold cichlid is an o\u003c\/span\u003emnivore endemic to Madagascar. They are not an overly aggressive fish that should be kept with fish with similar temperaments. Overall the \u003cem\u003ePtychochromis grandidieri\u003c\/em\u003e is relatively easy to breed in the aquarium. Males reach up to 9\" and females generally get around 7\".  Sometimes they can be found in brackish water in their natural habitat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePtychochromis grandidieri \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e:  East Coast Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.5-8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong 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data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/congo-tetra-phenacogrammus-interruptus?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0126ff474\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=12683054088215\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCongo Tetra\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/green-spot-bleekeri\" title='Green Spot \"Bleekeri\"'\u003eGreen Spot \"Bleekeri\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/paretroplus-menarambo\" title=\"Pinstripe Damba Cichlid\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePinstripe Damba 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They are known for their rich, black coloration and bright white speckles that looks like the night sky which explains where their common name originates from. This striking coloration is best brought out when this species is kept on a dark substrate under dim lighting. While these fish can be rather shy for a larger cichlid, they still can hold their against most other cichlids. They usually are very peaceful except when spawning during which the pair will claim a rather large territory space. Being piscivorous, despite their typically docile temperament, eat any fish small enough to fit in their mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  Starry night cichlids are extremely adaptable in the wild with many different populations inhabiting a wide variety of habitats from cold, high altitude waters, to hot springs, to acidic blackwater pools, to even brackish estuaries. That being said, in captivity they do best in water parameters that are fairly neutral all around. Despite their broad range, starry night cichlids are still considered critically endangered in the wild due to habitat destruction and introduction of invasive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  There is some debate whether \u003cem\u003eParatilapia polleni\u003c\/em\u003e and \"\u003cem\u003eP. bleekeri\u003c\/em\u003e\" represent two species or one, based primarily on the size and frequency of the spots. \u003cspan\u003e It is said \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBleekeri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tend to be larger and have larger spots than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolleni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThe most recent literature suggests that they both belong to \u003cem\u003eP. polleni\u003c\/em\u003e, but we have kept the \"Bleekeri\" name for those who collect the various types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"5-6\" Male","offer_id":50116603609395,"sku":"","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"congo-lamprologus","title":"Congo Lamprologus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Congo lamprologus is an uncommon dwarf cichlid found in the fast-flowing sections of the Congo River. 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Other parameters such as pH and hardness are fairly simple as the Congo lamprologus prefers more neutral conditions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  For tankmates, conspecifics are highly advised against as these little fish are surprisingly territorial, especially when spawning. They fiercely protect their spawning caves along with the area around it to the point they will severely injure or even kill fish that do not give their nest a wide berth. However, this does not mean the Congo lamprologus is incompatible with all fish. African tetras too large to be swallowed can make great tankmates given the tank is large enough. If the tank has a spacious footprint, smaller synodontis species could also be good candidates. 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While young fish are mostly a plain silver or tan, adults pop with color. Mature \u003ci\u003eN. parilus\u003c\/i\u003e have yellowish-orange bodies that shine with a blue and violet sheen in the light. Combined with the red and orange patterns in their fins and pink bellies in breeding females, they are quite a sight to see. \u003ci\u003eN. parilus\u003c\/i\u003e bear a heavy resemblance to their close relative, \u003ci\u003eN. nudiceps\u003c\/i\u003e, so much so that \u003ci\u003eN. parilus\u003c\/i\u003e had been mistakenly imported as \u003ci\u003eN. nudiceps\u003c\/i\u003e since their introduction to the hobby in 1952 until they were properly described as their own species in 1976. An easy way to tell the two species apart is to look at the top of the caudal (tail) fin. For \u003ci\u003eN. nudiceps\u003c\/i\u003e, they have a white or light blue stripe along the top edge of the caudal fin while in \u003ci\u003eN. parilus\u003c\/i\u003e, they lack this stripe and instead have alternating bands of yellow, red, black, or white vertical stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCare for \u003ci\u003eN. parilus\u003c\/i\u003e is straightforward as they are hardy and generally peaceful fish compared to their relatives. In the wild, they inhabit rapids in the lower sections of the Congo River basin. Here, the water is mildly warm, well oxygenated, soft, acidic, and has a heavy current that \u003ci\u003eN. parilus\u003c\/i\u003e have adapted to handle with their slender bodies. Mimicking these conditions within the aquarium will help keep these dwarf cichlids happy and healthy as well as possibly promote spawning. They can be kept in mated pairs or small groups provided they have enough caves for them to claim and take shelter in. Any aggression shown by \u003ci\u003eN. parilus \u003c\/i\u003eis typically only between pairs fighting over a spawning site, males competing for females, territory squabbles with conspecifics, or when a pair is defending a brood. Otherwise, they are peaceful and can be kept with many other species that share their preferred water parameters, are not heavily aggressive, and are not small enough to swallow. For feeding, these omnivores are not very picky and will often eagerly eat anything offered. We recommend a diverse diet of many different prepared, frozen, and live foods to prevent any deficiencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBreeding \u003ci\u003eN. parilus\u003c\/i\u003e is almost as easy as their general care as they spawn in the typical cave-spawning fashion shared amongst others in their genus. Pairs form readily and often maintain strong, life-long bonds. To have the best chances of obtaining a pair, it is recommended to purchase a group of juveniles and allow them to pair off naturally as they grow. A pair of \u003ci\u003eN. parilus\u003c\/i\u003e that is provided proper parameters, given a healthy and robust diet, and a small cave to spawn in will almost certainly begin breeding. A female that is ready to spawn will become extremely rounded in the belly as she becomes full of eggs. Eggs are laid on the ceiling of the chosen cave where the male will fertilize them. After this, the female will take over care of the eggs, keeping them clean, oxygenated, and safe from predators. When the fry hatch and become free-swimming, the male will join the female in their care. \u003ci\u003eN. parilus\u003c\/i\u003e fry grow very quick so it isn’t uncommon for the pair to lay another clutch of eggs while their previous brood are still in the same tank making for a prolific breeding project.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52849600528691,"sku":"K-02","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/files\/BlueCongoDwarfCichlidWebsite.jpg?v=1766173448"},{"product_id":"bogo-congo-lamprologus","title":"BOGO Congo Lamprologus (Lamprologus congoensis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a BOGO listing! 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Sometimes dominant males can have a very dark gray coloration that can appear blue in some lights making for an absolutely stunning fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  As they are a species used to living in rapids conditions, the Congo lamprologus requires an aquarium with heavy aeration to get the proper amounts of oxygen. This can be achieved using air pumps with air stones or creating heavy surface disturbance with powerheads or wavemakers. Poor water quality also is not tolerated so frequent water changes are a must. Other parameters such as pH and hardness are fairly simple as the Congo lamprologus prefers more neutral conditions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  For tankmates, conspecifics are highly advised against as these little fish are surprisingly territorial, especially when spawning. They fiercely protect their spawning caves along with the area around it to the point they will severely injure or even kill fish that do not give their nest a wide berth. 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