{"product_id":"ellioti-cichlid-3-4","title":"Ellioti Cichlid (3-4”)","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"101\" data-start=\"75\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"79\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"184\" data-start=\"102\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"123\" data-start=\"102\"\u003eThorichthys ellioti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"189\" data-start=\"186\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"227\" data-start=\"191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"195\"\u003eMaximum Size and Lifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"326\" data-start=\"228\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"268\" data-start=\"228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"268\" data-start=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"239\" data-start=\"230\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to \u003cstrong data-end=\"266\" data-start=\"246\"\u003e6 inches (15 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"326\" data-start=\"269\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"326\" data-start=\"271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"284\" data-start=\"271\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically \u003cstrong data-end=\"309\" data-start=\"295\"\u003e8–10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"331\" data-start=\"328\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"370\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"370\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"396\" data-start=\"372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"394\" data-start=\"372\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"401\"\u003eSingle adult or pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"427\"\u003e40 gallons \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"528\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"536\"\u003eample horizontal space\u003c\/strong\u003e for swimming and territory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"594\" data-start=\"591\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"635\" data-start=\"600\"\u003eWater Changes and General Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"638\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"638\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"640\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–82°F (24–28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"683\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"685\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"751\"\u003eWater Changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e20–30% weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain excellent water quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"834\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong biological and mechanical filtration is essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"909\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"925\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or fine gravel, as they like to sift and dig\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"986\"\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1014\"\u003eInclude \u003cstrong data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003erockwork, caves, driftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003eplants\u003c\/strong\u003e (sturdier species or potted plants)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003eCreate \u003cstrong data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003evisual barriers\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce aggression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1184\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eOpen swimming areas\u003c\/strong\u003e are appreciated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1227\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1257\"\u003ePeaceful to moderately aggressive Central\/South American cichlids\u003cem data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1424\"\u003e, Corydoras, medium to large\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003ePlecos, \u003c\/em\u003eLarger tetras or rainbowfish, clown loaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1522\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1529\"\u003eVery aggressive species (e.g., \u003cem data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1560\"\u003eAmphilophus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1575\"\u003eParachromis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1596\"\u003eSmall, delicate fish (may be harassed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003eFin-nippers or overly active fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1679\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1696\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1694\" data-start=\"1685\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1914\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1699\"\u003eOmnivorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1914\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1721\"\u003eHigh-quality \u003cstrong data-end=\"1760\" data-start=\"1734\"\u003ecichlid pellets. Xtreme Big Fella, Northfin Cichlid Formula, Xtreme Nice Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1777\"\u003eSupplement with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1814\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003efrozen\u003c\/strong\u003e: bloodworms(1-2 Times per week max), Krill\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1918\"\u003eFeed \u003cstrong data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1923\"\u003e1–2 times daily\u003c\/strong\u003e, only what they can eat in a few minutes. Fast 1 day per week to avoid bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1985\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2009\" data-start=\"1990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1994\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2059\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2059\" data-start=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"2012\"\u003eReproductive Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substrate spawners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2169\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2075\" data-start=\"2062\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"2062\"\u003eSexing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2169\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2131\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2131\" data-start=\"2080\"\u003eMales are often more colorful and slightly larger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2169\" data-start=\"2134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2169\" data-start=\"2136\"\u003eFemales may have rounder abdomens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2173\"\u003eSpawning Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2202\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2258\" data-start=\"2202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2258\" data-start=\"2204\"\u003eIncrease temperature slightly (to 80–82°F \/ 27–28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"2261\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"2263\"\u003ePair forms a bond and chooses a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2316\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003eflat rock or cave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2384\" data-start=\"2321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2384\" data-start=\"2323\"\u003eEggs hatch in ~3 days; fry become free-swimming in 5–7 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2406\" data-start=\"2389\"\u003eParental care\u003c\/strong\u003e is strong – both male and female defend the brood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2477\" data-start=\"2462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2475\" data-start=\"2462\"\u003eFry Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2480\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003eFeed with \u003cstrong\u003elive \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2492\"\u003ebaby brine shrimp or powdered fry food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2539\" data-start=\"2536\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2587\" data-start=\"2541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2585\" data-start=\"2545\"\u003eOverview Before Natural Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2946\" data-start=\"2588\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2740\" data-start=\"2588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2740\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2611\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003eThorichthys ellioti\u003c\/em\u003e is native to \u003cstrong data-end=\"2668\" data-start=\"2625\"\u003erivers and lakes of southeastern Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in \u003cstrong data-end=\"2708\" data-start=\"2686\"\u003eslow-moving waters\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Papaloapan River basin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2869\" data-start=\"2741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2869\" data-start=\"2743\"\u003eFound in \u003cstrong data-end=\"2773\" data-start=\"2752\"\u003ewarm, oxygen-rich\u003c\/strong\u003e environments with sandy or silty bottoms, often among submerged roots, leaf litter, and rocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2946\" data-start=\"2870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2946\" data-start=\"2872\"\u003eWater in these areas can range from slightly acidic to moderately alkaline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2951\" data-start=\"2948\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2971\" data-start=\"2953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2969\" data-start=\"2957\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3390\" data-start=\"2972\"\u003eEllioti cichlids are \u003cstrong data-end=\"3028\" data-start=\"2993\"\u003evibrant, hardy, and intelligent\u003c\/strong\u003e Central American cichlids that make great additions to a semi-aggressive or species-focused tank. With \u003cstrong data-end=\"3212\" data-start=\"3132\"\u003eproper tank size, stable water parameters, and thoughtful tankmate selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, they thrive in captivity. Their \u003cstrong data-end=\"3267\" data-start=\"3246\"\u003ebreeding behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e and coloration make them especially appealing for aquarists interested in observing complex social and parental behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Fish Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55143239745855,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/0455\/8407\/files\/211D48C8-87C1-44E8-8462-3BFAB408E9F4.jpg?v=1787169669","url":"https:\/\/globalfishco.com\/products\/ellioti-cichlid-3-4","provider":"Global Fish Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}