{"product_id":"socolofi-blue-cichlid","title":"Socolofi Blue Cichlid - 10cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"197\"\u003ePseudotropheus socolofi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Socolofi Blue Cichlid, Powder Blue Cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocky shorelines of Lake Malawi, particularly in the eastern coastal regions like along the Mozambique coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 gallons (55+ gallons recommended for groups or mixed Mbuna setups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–80°F (24–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"658\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive; territorial but less aggressive than some Mbuna; does well in species groups or with other similarly tempered Malawi cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eOmnivorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\n\u003cul data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"992\"\u003ePrimarily herbivorous in the wild, grazing on algae and biofilm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eIdeal diet includes spirulina flakes, veggie-based cichlid pellets, and occasional protein (e.g., brine shrimp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eAvoid rich animal proteins (like bloodworms) to reduce risk of bloat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eBright \u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003epowder blue\u003c\/strong\u003e body with faint or no barring (some individuals may show subtle darker lines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eFins often tipped with black, especially in males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eFemales and subdominant males are duller in color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eSolid pastel blue coloration, giving it the “powder blue” nickname\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003ePeaceful appearance but still holds territory like a typical Mbuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eCompact body shape with a blunt head and strong jaws for scraping algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fiora Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42895223881770,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6747\/1658\/files\/SocolofiBlueCichlid.png?v=1750509366","url":"https:\/\/fioraaquatic.com\/ar\/products\/socolofi-blue-cichlid","provider":"Fiora Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}