{"product_id":"multi-cichlid-neolamprologus-multifasciatus-locally-bred","title":"Multi Cichlid (Neolamprologus multifasciatus), Locally Bred!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/span\u003e exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are now offering LOCALLY BRED specimens of this rare cichlid. These fish are bred by an expert breeder and delivered directly to our facility, which eliminates the otherwise much more stressful and extensive inbound shipment. This is particularly beneficial with this species, which can be sensitive in lengthy shipment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis cichlid species is possibly the smallest cichlid in the world, but it has a big personality and is a fascinating aquarium subject!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Multi Cichlid (\u003cem\u003eNeolamprologus multifasciatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a very small shell-dwelling cichlid that is native to the deep shoreline areas of Lake Tanganyika in Africa. This fish is quite possibly the smallest of all cichlid species, with males growing to a maximum of 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) and females growing to a maximum of 1.4 inches (3.6 cm). It has become very popular in the aquarium hobby over the past several years, but it is very rare due to its slow growth rate and small spawn size. In the wild, it spawns in the empty shells of \u003cem\u003eNeothauma tanganyicense\u003c\/em\u003e snails.  Overall coloration of this fish is white or silver with gray to black striping and pastel hues when in adult breeding condition. Mature males often have red coloration along the top of the dorsal fin as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Multi\u003cspan\u003e Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e will thrive in an aquarium with sparse decor. Since it is a shell-dweller, it should also be provided with several empty shells, which do not necessarily have to be the \u003cem\u003eNeothauma tanganyicense \u003c\/em\u003especies. Mature fish will often claim and defend a small territory around their respective home shells. This cichlid likes to dig, so it should be provided with a deep substrate bed of sand if possible. This species is small in size, but it is very territorial with its own kind and similar fish that enter its territory. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning. Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the Multi\u003cspan\u003e Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e. If spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether unless the aquarium is of considerable size with ample cover\/decor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeeding is simple for the unfussy Multi\u003cspan\u003e Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e. High-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods will all be readily accepted. Quality and variety are the keys to a diet that will ensure that this fish maintains optimal health and coloration, so this species should not be fed dry foods exclusively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery popular in the aquarium hobby\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery small size for a cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible to breed in the aquarium\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with many other species in a spacious tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotential to be a \"centerpiece\" fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTemperature\u003c\/u\u003e:  75° - 81° F (24° - 27° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003epH\u003c\/u\u003e:  7.5 - 9.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eKH\u003c\/u\u003e:  8 - 25 KH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/u\u003e:  10-15 gallons for an adult pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDELINES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eDiet\u003c\/u\u003e:  Carnivorous. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods is necessary for optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eSocial behavior\u003c\/u\u003e:  Loosely social until sexual maturity. Breeding pairs are often aggressive to all other fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003c\/u\u003e:  Tank-Bred, but indigenous to Lake Tanganyika, Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eAverage adult size\u003c\/u\u003e:  1.8 inches (4.6 cm) for males, 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) for females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eAverage purchase size\u003c\/u\u003e:  .5 - 1 inch (1.3 - 2.5 cm) for juveniles\/young adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Juvenile","offer_id":49069598638233,"sku":"lrb1790042472522","price":21.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 3 Juveniles","offer_id":49069598671001,"sku":"crq1790042472523","price":63.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 6 Juveniles","offer_id":49069598703769,"sku":"xun1790042472524","price":100.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/multi-cichlid-neolamprologus-multifasciatus-locally-bred_1.jpg?v=1790042479","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/multi-cichlid-neolamprologus-multifasciatus-locally-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}