{"product_id":"black-belt-cichlid","title":"Black Belt Cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eBlack Belt Cichlid \u003cstrong\u003e(\u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"75\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003eieja maculicauda\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large and impressive Central American species known for its signature black horizontal band and powerful presence. This 5-inch Florida-raised specimen is already developing the characteristics that make Black Belt Cichlids a favorite among keepers of large cichlids. Native to the rivers and lakes of Central America, these fish are admired for their unique markings, intelligence, and bold personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"661\"\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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimal Data:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVieja maculicauda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to: Central America (Atlantic slope lowland rivers and lakes from Guatemala to Panama)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreed: Florida Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Omnivore with a strong herbivorous preference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvg Adult size: 12 to 14 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Highly 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 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp range: 74°F to 82°F \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH range: 6.8 to 8.0 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 75 gallons for a single adult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropical Fins ","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed \/ 5 Inches","offer_id":52607020237087,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/4030\/4415\/files\/Black_Belt_Cichild.png?v=1781552743","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalfins.com\/products\/black-belt-cichlid","provider":"Tropical Fins ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}