{"product_id":"tropheus-brichardi-katonga-f1-1-1-5-inches","title":"Tropheus brichardi 'Katonga' - F1 ( 1.5 - 2 inches)","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Characteristics of Tropheus brichardi 'Katonga'\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 This variant is typically dark green to blue-brown. In rocky environments without much sediment, vertical stripes are more visible. A key identifying feature for \"true\" \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"181\"\u003eT. brichardi\u003c\/i\u003e (according to African Diving Ltd) is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"233\"\u003elight yellow spot on the belly\u003c\/b\u003e.\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\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Adults grow to approximately \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003e14 cm\u003c\/b\u003e (males) and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003e12 cm\u003c\/b\u003e (females).\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\"\u003eHabitat (Biotop):\u003c\/b\u003e They inhabit rocky environments but are known for their tolerance of sediment-rich areas, allowing them to live in shallower waters than some other \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"166\"\u003eTropheus\u003c\/i\u003e species.\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 A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e400 liters\u003c\/b\u003e (length of at least 150 cm) is recommended.\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\"\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/b\u003e The aquarium should have a fine sand substrate and plenty of rocks to provide hiding places and visual barriers.\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\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e pH must be above \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003e7.5 (7.5–9.5)\u003c\/b\u003e. Temperature should be kept stable between \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003e25–27°C\u003c\/b\u003e (must not exceed 29°C due to oxygen needs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e They should be kept in large groups (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003e15–25 fish\u003c\/b\u003e) to manage their high levels of aggression. The ratio should be 3–4 females per male.\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 Strictly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eherbivorous\u003c\/b\u003e. They graze on algae (aufwuchs) in nature. In captivity, they require high-quality spirulina flakes and should avoid high-protein foods to prevent \"bloat.\"\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 They are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003ematernal mouthbrooders\u003c\/b\u003e. Females carry 6 to 16 large eggs for about 24–26 days. Unlike many other mouthbrooders, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eTropheus\u003c\/i\u003e females often continue to feed while carrying their young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cichlids Cove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43285539553345,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6151\/0209\/files\/Tropheusbrichardi_Katonga_BoEinarsson__02.jpg?v=1762681184","url":"https:\/\/cichlidscove.in\/products\/tropheus-brichardi-katonga-f1-1-1-5-inches","provider":"Cichlids Cove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}