{"product_id":"blue-dolphin-hap-cichlid","title":"Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara moorii)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10441685908264323894\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Blue Dolphin Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10441685908264323894\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Dolphin Cichlid (\u003cem\u003eCyrtocara moorii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a captivating African cichlid known for its vibrant blue coloration and distinctive dolphin-like head hump, especially prominent in males as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10441685908264322365\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are relatively peaceful, though males can be territorial, and they are found in Lake Malawi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"10441685908264324932\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are mouthbrooders, with females holding the eggs and fry in their mouths for protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"7d13ab57-73f2-4a23-a516-a6cadc358d3e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e This species needs a sand substrate and rockwork towards the edges and back of the aquarium. Blue Dolphin Cichlids can be flighty at times and potentially injure themselves in a rock-filled aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature: 77-84 °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater pH: 7.5-8.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Group: 2-3 females per male fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; high protein commercial flakes, frozen brine shrimp\/bloodworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: Frontosa, Synodontis, and large, peaceful Hap Cichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"2\"","offer_id":52359416676484,"sku":"sku-41927473332318","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"+","offer_id":52359416709252,"sku":"sku-41927473365086","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\"-5\"","offer_id":52359416742020,"sku":"sku-41927473397854","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/Square_images_78_480x480_a5ab4ffa-4449-42d1-b934-b5d6d63aa73b.webp?v=1782006603","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/products\/blue-dolphin-hap-cichlid","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}