{"product_id":"cyprichromis-sp-dwarf-jumbo-cape-bangwe-f1-1-1-5-inches","title":"Cyprichromis sp. 'dwarf jumbo' Cape Bangwe - F1 (1 - 1.5 inches)","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e A smaller \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eCyprichromis\u003c\/i\u003e reaching a maximum length of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003e10 cm\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePolymorphism:\u003c\/b\u003e Males are polymorphic, meaning they can have either \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eblue\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eyellow\u003c\/b\u003e caudal (tail) fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/b\u003e They have a matte yellow-brown head without the bright blue sheen typical of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eC. leptosoma\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFemales:\u003c\/b\u003e Usually beige to light brown with a yellowish anal fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabitat (Biotop):\u003c\/b\u003e Lives in schools in the open water along deep rocky shores at depths of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003e5–30 meters\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/b\u003e Northern eastern shore of the lake, specifically around Kigoma (including Cape Bangwe) and south to Halembe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Minimum \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e300 liters\u003c\/b\u003e with plenty of open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Best kept in groups of at least \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003e3–4 males\u003c\/b\u003e and an equal number of females. This setup allows for natural three-dimensional territorial behavior and helps distribute male aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e Slightly less aggressive than \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eC. leptosoma\u003c\/i\u003e. They are generally safe for community tanks with other Tanganyikan cichlids (like sand-dwellers), provided they aren't paired with large predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Breeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\"\u003eCarnivorous planktivore\u003c\/b\u003e. In the wild, they feed on zooplankton and small invertebrates. In an aquarium, they require high-quality plankton-like foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eMaternal mouthbrooders\u003c\/b\u003e. Males maintain territories in open water. Females collect fertilized eggs in their mouths; incubation lasts about three weeks. A typical clutch size is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"186\"\u003e8–15 eggs\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cichlids Cove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43535487336513,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6151\/0209\/files\/bangwe_377e51ab-d699-4d39-92d3-07db8780e457.jpg?v=1762677340","url":"https:\/\/cichlidscove.in\/products\/cyprichromis-sp-dwarf-jumbo-cape-bangwe-f1-1-1-5-inches","provider":"Cichlids Cove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}