{"product_id":"auratus-cichlid","title":"Auratus Cichlid","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5007657802947376914\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Auratus Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5007657802947376914\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Auratus Cichlid, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003eMelanochromis auratus\u003c\/em\u003e, is a freshwater fish native to Lake Malawi in Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5007657802947376253\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's known for its vibrant colors and aggressive temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5007657802947375592\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles and females display a golden yellow base with black horizontal stripes, while dominant males transition to a dark brown or black body with light blue or yellow stripes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5007657802947379027\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fish require a large tank and careful consideration of tankmates due to their territorial nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 55+ Gallons. \u003cstrong\u003eThe larger the better\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature: 75-82 °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater pH: 7.6-8.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Group: Keep 4-5 females per male.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Herbivorous; Spirulina Flakes, Blanched Vegetables, Algae. Supplement with Frozen Brine Shrimp\/Bloodworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly Lake Malawi Cichlids of similar temperament and are \u003cstrong\u003enot identical \u003c\/strong\u003ein patterning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"2\"","offer_id":52359417200772,"sku":"sku-42134305636446","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"","offer_id":52359417233540,"sku":"sku-42134305669214","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/Melanochromis_auratus__male.jpg?v=1782006550","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/products\/auratus-cichlid","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}