{"product_id":"sulphur-head-cichlid-aulonocara-maylandi-2-5-import","title":"Sulphur Head Cichlid \/ Aulonocara maylandi 2.5\" (Import)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouslyfish.com\/glossary\/e\/endemic\"\u003eEndemic\u003c\/a\u003e to Lake Malawi where there exist two principal colour forms. The ‘sulphur head’ variant inhabits West Reef and Eccles Reef, close to Makanjila Point in the southeastern part of the lake, while the form often referred to by the subspecific name \u003cem\u003eA. m. kandeensis\u003c\/em\u003e is known only from Kande Island, just off the central-western shoreline. See the ‘notes’ section for more information on the differences between these populations and why we include them together here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInhabits the so-called intermediate zones of the lake, where rocky shores give way to sandy bottoms with scattered rocks. The population at Kande Island occurs in water around 10 metres deep with nuptial males forming their territories at the point where rocks and sand meet, and females swimming in foraging groups  over sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrange some piles of rockwork around   the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouslyfish.com\/glossary\/t\/tank\"\u003eTank\u003c\/a\u003e  but leave some open spaces between them and use fine sand as substrate so that it’s able to feed naturally (see ‘diet’). Coarser options such as  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouslyfish.com\/glossary\/g\/gravel\"\u003eGravel\u003c\/a\u003e or small pebbles can inhibit feeding, damage \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouslyfish.com\/glossary\/g\/gill\"\u003egill\u003c\/a\u003e  filaments and even be ingested with the potential of internal damage\/blockages. It will not harm plants so.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouslyfish.com\/glossary\/h\/hard%20water\"\u003eHard water\u003c\/a\u003e-tolerant  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouslyfish.com\/glossary\/s\/species\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/a\u003e  such as  \u003cem\u003eVallisneria\u003c\/em\u003e,  \u003cem\u003eAnubias\u003c\/em\u003e  Or  \u003cem\u003eSagittaria\u003c\/em\u003e species can be added if you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\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\u003eBeautiful multi-coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery hardy with plenty of personality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery manageable size for a cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with many 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:  71° - 79° F (22° - 26° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003epH\u003c\/u\u003e:  7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eKH\u003c\/u\u003e:  12-20 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/u\u003e:  30 gallons for a 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:  Omnivore. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live plant-based and meaty foods are necessary for optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eSocial behaviour\u003c\/u\u003e:  Congregates loosely in groups. Can be territorial during spawning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/oqwquI-E1Cc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Malawi Cichlid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40807186858073,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9814\/5587\/files\/sulphurhead.best4pets.in1_01a38dc3-5ae8-4d1f-a903-709bdff2107d.jpg?v=1768812176","url":"https:\/\/www.best4pets.in\/products\/sulphur-head-cichlid-aulonocara-maylandi-2-5-import","provider":"Best4Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}