{"product_id":"b0c99kc61s","title":"Demasoni Cichlid 3\" - Live Fish for Aquarium Exotic Freshwater","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout This\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ The Demasoni Cichlid is known for its vibrant coloration. Adult males display intense blue coloration with black vertical bars running across their body. Females and juveniles have a pale blue or gray color with faint bars. They have a compact body shape and grow to a maximum size of around 3-4 inches (7-10 centimeters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Habitat: In the wild, Demasoni Cichlids are found in rocky areas and intermediate zones of Lake Malawi. They inhabit the rocky shoreline, where they seek shelter among crevices and caves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Demasoni Cichlids are known for their territorial and aggressive nature. They establish hierarchies and defend their preferred hiding spots. Due to their aggressive behavior, it's important to provide adequate hiding places and territories within the aquarium if keeping them in a community tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ In their natural habitat, Demasoni Cichlids feed on algae and small invertebrates. In captivity, they can be fed a varied diet consisting of high-quality pellets or flakes, supplemented with occasional live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, or daphnia. It's recommended to include some vegetable matter in their diet, as they also graze on algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Care: Providing the right conditions is crucial for the well-being of Demasoni Cichlids. They require an aquarium with plenty of rocky hiding places, caves, and crevices to mimic their natural habitat. The water should be maintained at a pH of 7.5-8.5, a temperature of 75-82°F (24-28°C), and moderate to high hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Compatibility: Due to their territorial and aggressive nature, Demasoni Cichlids are best kept in species-specific tanks or with other small and similarly aggressive fish from Lake Malawi, known as mbuna cichlids. It's essential to provide enough hiding spots and break line of sight to reduce aggression and stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Breeding: Demasoni Cichlids are maternal mouthbrooders, where the female holds the eggs and fry in her mouth for protection. Breeding can be challenging due to their aggressive behavior, but it is possible in a well-established and spacious aquarium. Providing multiple females to a male can help spread aggression and increase breeding success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MARO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51344641163542,"sku":"B0C99KC61S","price":43.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/6254\/8758\/files\/61MautMn_gL._AC_SX679_PIbundle-6_TopRight_0_0_SH20.jpg?v=1779850442","url":"https:\/\/marowave.com\/products\/b0c99kc61s","provider":"MARO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}