{"product_id":"cuban-cichlid-nandopsis-tetracanthus","title":"Cuban Cichlid","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QzGOQd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PwvzCf WEeWWe\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"ic-aciDGWJvfpj3JM\" role=\"button\" class=\"QwWKjd\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj7pbDot9uPAxWkD1kFHXUNLLQQn7IPegQIARAB\" data-preview-id=\"sv_KGDIaLGODqOl5NoPjZCauQw_1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eAbout the Cuban Cichlid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nThe Cuban Cichlid (\u003cem\u003eNandopsis tetracanthus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a\u003cspan\u003e large, robust, and aggressive freshwater fish native to Cuba, known for its striking black and white patterned coloration that develops with age, though males tend to grow larger and more colorful than females.\u003c\/span\u003e These territorial fish require spacious tanks with hiding spots, thrive in warm, slightly alkaline water, and are omnivorous, consuming a varied diet. Due to their aggressive and territorial nature, they are best kept in species-only tanks or with other robust, similarly-sized fish, and often best housed alone.\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Aggressive\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: 75-82 °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater pH: 7.0-8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Group: Pair; Small group of 4-5 fish in a \u003cstrong\u003eLARGE\u003c\/strong\u003e aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; Chopped prawn, tilapia, mussel, frozen brine shrimp\/bloodworms, earthworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: Firemouth Cichlid, Green Terror Cichlid, Common Pleco, similarly sized aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e106ab5d-7fff-55dc-b896-709000fc7c3e\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"2”","offer_id":52359425491076,"sku":"sku-42306961670238","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/cuban-cichlid.jpg?v=1782006870","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/products\/cuban-cichlid-nandopsis-tetracanthus","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}