{"product_id":"lamprologus-meleagris-f1-1-inches","title":"Lamprologus meleagris - F1 ( 1 inches )","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGeneral Information\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\"\u003eGenus \/ Tribe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eLamprologus\u003c\/i\u003e \/ Lamprologini\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Often referred to as a \"Shell Dweller\" or \"Pearlie.\"\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\"\u003eBiotope:\u003c\/b\u003e Found in areas with sandy or muddy bottoms where empty snail shells are present. They are typically found in shallower waters where there are about 1 to 5 shells per square meter. They bury their shells in the sand, leaving only the opening visible, to hide from predators.\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\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\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\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Males grow to a maximum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003e6 cm\u003c\/b\u003e (usually around 5 cm), while females are smaller, reaching about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003e4 cm\u003c\/b\u003e.\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\"\u003eSpecial Ability:\u003c\/b\u003e If a shell is not nearby when they feel threatened, they can quickly bury themselves in the sand and remain motionless until danger passes.\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\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\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\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e60 Liters\u003c\/b\u003e (approx. 15 gallons).\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\"\u003eSetup:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine sand is essential for their natural burying behavior. Provide several snail shells (at least one per fish).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Can be kept with other small Tanganyikan cichlids that inhabit different areas of the tank (e.g., small rock-dwellers like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003eJulidochromis\u003c\/i\u003e). Avoid large predators that would eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Social Structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite their small size, they are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003ehighly aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e. They will fiercely defend their shell and territory against much larger fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Males typically live in a harem with 2 or 3 females. Males are very territorial and may keep extra \"emergency\" shells buried in their territory. Females are also aggressive and may prevent other females from joining the male's harem unless they are occupied with caring for fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnivorous. In the wild, they eat insect larvae, small invertebrates, and plankton. In the aquarium, they do well with artemia, daphnia, and cyclops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Shell spawner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/b\u003e The female lures the male to her shell. She enters to lay eggs, and the male fertilizes them immediately after she exits (if he is too large to enter, he releases sperm at the entrance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFecundity:\u003c\/b\u003e Usually \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e10 to 20 eggs\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eParental Care:\u003c\/b\u003e The female guards the eggs and fry exclusively, even driving away the male. Fry hatch in about 3 days and become free-swimming 5–7 days later. They stay near the shell for about 2 months before the male drives them out to find their own territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cichlids Cove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43535531999297,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6151\/0209\/files\/Lamprologusmeleagris.jpg?v=1770214885","url":"https:\/\/cichlidscove.in\/products\/lamprologus-meleagris-f1-1-inches","provider":"Cichlids Cove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}