{"product_id":"flame-tail-cichlid","title":"Flame Tail Cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eFlame Tail Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e(Aulonocara sp. “Flametail”)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eA striking African peacock cichlid from \u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/strong\u003e, prized for its intense colour contrast and elegant swimming behaviour. Mature males display a vivid blue head and body that fades into a \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"366\"\u003efiery orange-red tail\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating the “flame tail” effect this fish is named for. Females are more subdued in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eRelatively peaceful for a Malawi cichlid, the Flame Tail is best kept with other peacocks and similarly sized haplochromine cichlids in a spacious aquarium with open swimming areas and rocky décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eQuick Care Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to semi-aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 L+ recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 7.8–8.6, 24–28 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality cichlid pellets, supplemented with frozen or live foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maternal mouthbrooder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eA standout choice for Malawi community tanks, offering brilliant colour and active yet manageable behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Local Breeder","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":46426186875042,"sku":"FLAMETAILSMALLRYAN","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":46426186907810,"sku":"FLAMETAILLARGERYAN","price":140.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/9716\/5218\/files\/Firetail.jpg?v=1766877672","url":"https:\/\/www.thetropicalfishcompany.co.nz\/products\/flame-tail-cichlid","provider":"Tropical Fish Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}