{"product_id":"tropheus-sp-crescentic-mkuyu-isonga-f1-1-1-5-inches","title":"Tropheus sp. 'crescentic' Mkuyu \/ Isonga - F1 ( 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 sp. 'crescentic' Mkuyu\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\"\u003eCrescent Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e The defining physical feature of this species is its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003ecrescent-shaped (lyre-shaped) tail fin\u003c\/b\u003e, which distinguishes it from other \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003eTropheus\u003c\/i\u003e species (like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003eT. brichardi\u003c\/i\u003e) that have straight or slightly concave tails.\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\"\u003eEye Color:\u003c\/b\u003e They possess distinctive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003elight blue eyes\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\"\u003eAppearance (Mkuyu variant):\u003c\/b\u003e This specific population is found between Mkuyu and north of Segunga. In the aquarium hobby, it was long misidentified as \"Tropheus Isonga\" (Isonga is actually 100 km south, where this species does not exist). It is characterized by a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"263\"\u003eyellow spot near the pectoral fins\u003c\/b\u003e, which sometimes extends onto the gill cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Adults grow to about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003e14 cm\u003c\/b\u003e (males) and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003e12 cm\u003c\/b\u003e (females).\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 A rocky setup with fine sand and plenty of hiding places. Visual barriers are necessary to manage 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\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e pH must be high (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003e7.5–9.5\u003c\/b\u003e), and temperature should be stable at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003e25–27°C\u003c\/b\u003e. High oxygen levels are crucial.\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 Should be kept in large groups (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003e15–25 fish\u003c\/b\u003e) to distribute intra-specific aggression.\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 (grazers of aufwuchs). They should be fed high-quality spirulina flakes. 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 eggs for about 24–26 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cichlids Cove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43535507193921,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6151\/0209\/files\/Tropheus_sp._crescentic_Mkuyu_Sebastian_Januszkiewic_01.jpg?v=1769885308","url":"https:\/\/cichlidscove.in\/products\/tropheus-sp-crescentic-mkuyu-isonga-f1-1-1-5-inches","provider":"Cichlids Cove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}