{"product_id":"tropheus-ikola-f1-1-1-5-inches","title":"Tropheus Ikola - F1 (1.5 - 2 inches)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReal F1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e It is characterized by a broad yellow band on a dark body. It differs from the similar \"Kaiser II\" variant (from the Kiriza location) in that the yellow band on the Ikola variant ends just before the top of the dorsal fin, whereas in Kaiser II, it extends all the way to the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Adults grow up to \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"24\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e14 cm\u003c\/b\u003e (males) and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"42\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003eHabitat (Biotop):\u003c\/b\u003e It lives in the rocky environments of Lake Tanganyika, primarily between the locations of Ikola and Isonga. This population is naturally isolated by sandy patches and river outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/b\u003e They require at least a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"34\" data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003e400-liter\u003c\/b\u003e aquarium (150 cm in length) with fine sand and numerous rocks to serve as hiding places and visual barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e They are \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"15\" data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\"\u003eherbivores\u003c\/b\u003e. In nature, they feed on algae (aufwuchs), and in an aquarium, they need high-quality spirulina-based food. It is essential to avoid high-protein food, which causes \"bloat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0\"\u003eBehavior and Breeding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0,0\"\u003eThey are \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"9\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0,0\"\u003ehighly aggressive\u003c\/b\u003e, especially toward their own species, so it is recommended to keep them in large groups (15–25 fish).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,1,0\"\u003eThey are \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"9\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,1,0\"\u003emouthbrooders\u003c\/b\u003e; the female carries 6 to 16 large eggs in her mouth for approximately 24–26 days. Interestingly, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"120\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,1,0\"\u003eTropheus\u003c\/i\u003e females continue to feed even while carrying fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2,6,0\"\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to its popularity, this species has been intentionally or unintentionally (escapes from cages) introduced by humans to several other locations in the lake, where they sometimes form hybrids with local \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"223\" data-path-to-node=\"2,6,0\"\u003eTropheus\u003c\/i\u003e species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cichlids Cove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43285528707137,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6151\/0209\/files\/Tropheussp.Ikola_9ffef7b2-29b5-4d29-ab1d-015276aef94d.jpg?v=1769399051","url":"https:\/\/cichlidscove.in\/products\/tropheus-ikola-f1-1-1-5-inches","provider":"Cichlids Cove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}