{"product_id":"fusco-cichlid-2-5","title":"Fusco Cichlid 2.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eFUSCO CICHLID (\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopadichromis borleyi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a species of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haplochromine\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehaplochromine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cichlid\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fish\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Endemism\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eendemic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  is a long time favourite in the freshwater aquarium hobby. Native to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Malawi\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/East_Africa\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEast Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this species is extremely colourful, especially as it approaches adulthood. Males are the most colourful sex, but females are also very colourful. Both sexes have generous blue-red facial and body coloration Males grow noticeably larger and will typically develop extended dorsal and anal fins .Which are all characteristic of many cichlid species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFUSCO CICHLID will thrive in an aquarium with a sandy substrate and plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations. It typically will not eat ornamental plants, but it does like to do a fair amount of digging, so floating plants and plants that attach to driftwood and rockwork are recommended. As its name states, this cichlid can be aggressive, especially in the confines of a smaller tank. It can be kept with other large cichlids, plecos, catfish, and other large, durable species in a very large tank as long as there is plenty of cover with decor to create broken lines of sight. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning. If spawning is desired, tank mates of other species should be avoided altogether, and care must be taken to ensure that the FUSCO CICHLID does not bully or kill the female. It is best to grow a group of juveniles together and allow them to pair off naturally, then give each pair its own tank if one wishes to start a breeding program with this species. Dwarf shrimp and other invertebrates should not be kept with the FUSCO CICHLID Due to its size and waste production, regular water changes and maintenance are a must.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful coloration in both males and females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery hardy with plenty of personality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to breed in the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent species for larger tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotential to be a \"centrepiece\" fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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:  68° - 77° F (20° - 25° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003epH\u003c\/u\u003e:  6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eKH\u003c\/u\u003e:  5 - 25 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/u\u003e:  75 gallons for a single adult, 90+ gallons for a pai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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:  Omnivorous. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods is necessary for optimal health and coloration. Vegetable matter is also regularly required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eSocial behaviour\u003c\/u\u003e:  Congregates loosely in groups as juveniles. Territorial during spawning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Malawi Cichlid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39376502816857,"sku":"0","price":300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9814\/5587\/products\/Nimbochromis.fuscotaeniatus.best4pets.in.jpg?v=1658152513","url":"https:\/\/www.best4pets.in\/products\/fusco-cichlid-2-5","provider":"Best4Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}