{"product_id":"aurora-cichlid","title":"Aurora Cichlid","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"144\" data-start=\"121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"144\" data-start=\"125\"\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"148\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"148\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"185\" data-start=\"169\"\u003ePseudotropheus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. \"Aurora\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"148\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"219\" data-start=\"203\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aurora Cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"148\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"254\" data-start=\"239\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 inches (10–13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"148\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"301\" data-start=\"281\"\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"148\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"316\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocky coastal zones of Lake Malawi, where they inhabit crevices and caves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"409\" data-start=\"406\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"415\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"440\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"440\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 gallons for a single specimen; 55+ gallons recommended for groups or mixed Mbuna setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"440\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"558\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–80°F (24–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"440\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"603\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"440\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"629\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"440\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"663\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive to aggressive; highly territorial, especially males during breeding; best kept with similarly tempered Mbuna species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"816\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"825\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"849\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"849\"\u003eOmnivorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\n\u003cul data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"875\"\u003ePrefers a herbivorous-leaning diet with some protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eFeed spirulina-based flakes or pellets, algae wafers, and occasional live\/frozen foods (e.g. brine shrimp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eAvoid high-protein animal-based foods like bloodworms to reduce risk of Malawi bloat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"1144\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003eMales are striking with dark vertical bars over a blue to greenish base, and often display iridescent shades of yellow, orange, or even violet depending on mood and dominance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003eFemales are generally duller, with more muted colors—often brownish or gray-blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003eFins can have bright highlights, especially during breeding displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1498\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003eBold vertical striping with rich, shifting body coloration under aquarium lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003eStrong jaw structure typical of Mbuna species for scraping algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003eActive and territorial—requires plenty of rockwork for shelter and territory boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fiora Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":42895220670506,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6747\/1658\/files\/Aurora.png?v=1750508869","url":"https:\/\/fioraaquatic.com\/products\/aurora-cichlid","provider":"Fiora Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}