{"product_id":"rostratus-cichlid","title":"Rostratus Cichlid","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"12821366672504981407\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Rostratus Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"12821366672504981407\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rostratus Cichlid, scientifically known as\u003cem\u003e Fossorochromis rostratus\u003c\/em\u003e, is a species of cichlid fish native to Lake Malawi in East Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"12821366672504982602\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a relatively large, sexually dimorphic species, with males typically reaching 12 inches (30 cm) and females slightly smaller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"12821366672504979701\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales are known for their vibrant blue and green iridescent coloration with black markings, while females are generally pale yellow-brown with a checkerboard pattern. Rockwork should be restricted to the edges of the aquarium due to this cichlid's speed and agility.\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\/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: 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. Very large tanks are required for more than one male.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Should be fed live and frozen foods predominantly such as artemia, bloodworms, and mysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: Frontosa, Rift Lake Synodontis sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"2\"","offer_id":52359415005316,"sku":"sku-42134387490910","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3\"-3.5\"","offer_id":52359415038084,"sku":"sku-42134387523678","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\"-4.5\"","offer_id":52359415070852,"sku":"sku-42134387556446","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/Fossorochromis_rostratus_-_male_en_aquarium_01.jpg?v=1782006549","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/products\/rostratus-cichlid","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}