Inject vibrant color and energetic schooling behavior into your aquarium with our hand-picked assortment of six juvenile Malawi cichlids. Selected for health, pattern diversity, and active swimming, these little African rock-dwellers promise to grow into stunning adult specimens that will brighten any cichlid tank.
Key Features:
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Species Mix: Assorted Malawi cichlids (e.g., Mbuna, Peacock, Haps)
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Size on Arrival: 2–4 cm (juvenile stage)
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive; best kept in species or mbuna-compatible community tanks
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Water Parameters:
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Volume: ≥ 120 L
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Temperature: 24–28 °C
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pH: 7.8–8.6 (alkaline)
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Hardness: 10–20 °dGH
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Diet: Omnivorous—accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, spirulina wafers, frozen & live foods
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Origin: Lake Malawi, East Africa
Care & Setup Tips:
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Provide plenty of rockwork and caves for territory and shelter.
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Use a sandy or fine-gravel substrate to protect gill plates.
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Maintain strong filtration and moderate to high water flow.
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Perform 25% weekly water changes to keep parameters stable.
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Feed varied diet 2–3× daily, including algae-based wafers to enhance colors.
What’s Included:
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Six healthy, disease-screened juvenile Malawi cichlids
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Secure, stress-reducing packaging and acclimation guide
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