{"product_id":"aristochromis-christyi-the-malawi-hawk-cichlid-2","title":"Aristochromis christyi \/ The Malawi Hawk Cichlid 2\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAristochromis christyi \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malawi Hawk Cichlid (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAristochromis christyi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) is a unique predator in Lake Malawi. Growing to around twelve inches in length, this uncommon species is among the largest cichlids in this ecosystem and is highly adapted for preying upon the many smaller mbuna and utaka found close to the shoreline. With an elongate body and an enlarged, bulbous head, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAristochromis\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis highly adapted for lunging into the rocks after its agile prey. True to its name, this fish comes at its prey from above, like a hawk, tilting downwards at an angle with a rapid attack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eChristyi has an elongated body and an enlarged, bulbous head. The female and juvenile \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea, \u003c\/em\u003echristyi are similar to each other in colour having mainly silvery bodies marked with longitudinal black lines one from which runs from the nape to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caudal_fin\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caudal_fin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etail\u003c\/a\u003e and with the other along the base of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dorsal_fin\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dorsal_fin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edorsal fin\u003c\/a\u003e. As the males reach sexual maturity they lose their stripes and the body colour changes to blue, at the same time the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ventral_fin\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ventral_fin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eventral fins\u003c\/a\u003e change colour to orange in the breeding season.  His large, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Predatory\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Predatory\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epredatory\u003c\/a\u003e fish grows to a length of 30 centimetres (12 in) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fish_measurement\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fish_measurement\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etotal length\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll cichlids share a common feature that some saltwater fish such as wrasses and parrotfish have and that is a well-developed pharyngeal set of teeth that are in the throat, along with their regular teeth. Cichlids have spiny rays in the back parts of the anal, dorsal, pectoral, and pelvic fins to help discourage predators. The front part   of these fins are soft and perfect for precise positions and effortless movements in the water as opposed to fast swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery uncommon in the aquarium hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall to medium size for a cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible to breed in the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with other species in a spacious tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotential to be a \"centrepiece\" fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTemperature\u003c\/u\u003e:  73.4° - 81° F (23° - 27° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003epH\u003c\/u\u003e:  7.5 - 9.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eKH\u003c\/u\u003e:  8 - 25 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/u\u003e:  40 gallons for an adult pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDELINES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eDiet\u003c\/u\u003e:  Carnivorous. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods is necessary for optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eSocial behaviour\u003c\/u\u003e:  Loosely social until sexual maturity. Breeding pairs are often aggressive to all other fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ISWypRwjZe4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Malawi Cichlid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41133484408921,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9814\/5587\/files\/chrysti.best4pets.in.jpg?v=1712715110","url":"https:\/\/www.best4pets.in\/products\/aristochromis-christyi-the-malawi-hawk-cichlid-2","provider":"Best4Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}