{"title":"African Cichlids","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the vibrant colors and fascinating personalities of Africa's Great Lakes to your aquarium. Our African Cichlid collection features hand-selected, Florida-raised specimens chosen for exceptional health, standout size, and brilliant coloration. From stunning peacocks to rare jewel species, these fish make incredible additions to any cichlid enthusiast's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"regal-blue-peacock-african-cichlid","title":"Regal Blue Peacock African Cichlid","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRegal Blue Peacock Cichlid \u003cstrong\u003e(\u003cem data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eonocara sp.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases brilliant metallic blue coloration that instantly stands out in any African cichlid aquarium. Males develop intense color as they mature and are known for their active yet relatively peaceful temperament compared to many other African cichlids. Their striking appearance and constant activity make them a popular choice for Malawi displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery fish we offer is hand-selected based on health, vibrant coloration, and standout size. We carefully choose specimens we'd be proud to keep in our own aquariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnimal Data:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAulonocara stuartgranti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to: East Africa (Endemic to the rocky and sandy shorelines of Lake Malawi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreed: Florida Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Omnivore with a carnivorous preference \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvg Adult size: 5 to 6 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Semi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp range: 76°F to 82°F .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH range: 7.8 to 8.6 (they require hard, alkaline water mimicking the African Rift Lakes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 55 gallons for a small community \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropical Fins ","offers":[{"title":"Male \/ 4 Inches","offer_id":52607033868575,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/4030\/4415\/files\/RegalBluePeacock2120x1414.png?v=1781208307"},{"product_id":"red-dwarf-jewel-cichlid","title":"Red Jewel Cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"429\" data-start=\"30\"\u003eThis Red Dwarf Jewel Cichlid (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"91\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eHemichromis exsul\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally vibrant specimen raised in Florida and grown to an impressive 4-inch size. Native to the isolated waters of Lake Turkana in Kenya, this rare African cichlid remains relatively compact while still displaying the brilliant red coloration and striking patterning that make jewel cichlids so desirable among hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"431\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery fish we offer is hand-selected based on health, vibrant coloration, and standout size. We carefully choose specimens we'd be proud to keep in our own aquariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimal Data:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemichromis exsul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to: East\/Central Africa (specifically endemic to the highly isolated, alkaline waters of Lake Turkana in Kenya)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreed: Florida Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Omnivore with a heavy carnivorous preference \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvg Adult size: 3.5 to 4 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Semi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp range: 73°F to 80°F \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH range: 6.5 to 7.8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 30 gallons for a single adult or a compatible breeding pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Fins ","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed \/ 4 Inches","offer_id":52598078406943,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/4030\/4415\/files\/RedJewelCichlid.jpg?v=1780790640"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalfins.com\/collections\/african-cichlids.oembed","provider":"Tropical Fins ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}