{"product_id":"malawi-eyebiter","title":"Malawi Eye-Biter","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13174288652211188742\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Malawi Eye-Biter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13174288652211188742\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rock-Dwelling Mbuna Cichlid—Compressiceps East African Cichlid (now known as the Malawi Eyebiter, \u003cem\u003eDimidiochromis compressiceps\u003c\/em\u003e) is a deep-bodied, laterally compressed cichlid with a large mouth, which can grow up to 10 inches long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13174288652211190655\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is native to Lake Malawi, features a whitish-silver body with a dark horizontal stripe, and males develop vibrant metallic blue, red, and orange fins when sexually mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13174288652211188472\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIit requires a large, spacious tank with rocky structures, caves, and sand to mimic its natural habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"13174288652211188202\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"9b0fd9a4-71cc-4762-a158-506205e4c67a\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \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: Semi-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: 73-82 °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: solitary or 3-4 females per male fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; will accept high protein commercial pellets but should receive prawns, mussels, tilapia, cockles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: Large African Cichlids that \u003cstrong\u003ecannot fit in their mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e and can occupy different tank water levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"2\"","offer_id":52359426834564,"sku":"sku-42075984920670","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"","offer_id":52359426867332,"sku":"sku-42075984953438","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/images_3.jpg?v=1782006834","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/products\/malawi-eyebiter","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}