{"product_id":"lemon-mbuna-cichlid","title":"Lemon Mbuna Cichlid","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"86\" data-start=\"66\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eLabidochromis caeruleus (commonly labeled as \u003cem data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eCichlasoma sp.\u003c\/em\u003e in the trade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eYellow Mbuna Cichlid \/ Electric Yellow Cichlid \/ Yellow Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eAdult Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e3.5 to 5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e (9–13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e6–10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e with good care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eNative to \u003cstrong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/strong\u003e, Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eFound along \u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"740\"\u003erocky shorelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"800\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"800\" class=\"\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eshallow waters\u003c\/strong\u003e with plenty of hiding places\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"805\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e for a small group; 55+ gallons ideal for multiple Mbunas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eIdeal Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e76–82°F\u003c\/strong\u003e (24–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003epH Range: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e7.8–8.6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eWater Hardness: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e10–20 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1267\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1267\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e, but \u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eone of the more peaceful Mbunas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eCan be kept with other Malawi cichlids of similar temperament\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eBest in groups of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce aggression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1272\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eOmnivorous\u003c\/strong\u003e, but leans toward herbivorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eFeed a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003ebalanced diet\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eHigh-quality cichlid pellets or flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eSpirulina-based food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eOccasional protein (brine shrimp, bloodworms — sparingly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1554\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1554\" class=\"\"\u003eAvoid overfeeding protein to prevent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003ebloat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eMouthbrooder\u003c\/strong\u003e species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eFemales carry eggs and fry in their mouths for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003erock caves and hiding places\u003c\/strong\u003e for courtship and breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1804\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1804\" class=\"\"\u003eMales become more colorful during breeding time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1809\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eBright \u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003elemon-yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eFins often have \u003cstrong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eblack edging\u003c\/strong\u003e (especially dorsal and anal fins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eSlender, torpedo-shaped body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2034\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2034\" class=\"\"\u003eMales and females look \u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003esimilar\u003c\/strong\u003e, but males may be more vibrant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2039\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eIconic \u003cstrong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eyellow coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e makes them highly popular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eOne of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eeasiest and most peaceful Mbuna\u003c\/strong\u003e to care for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eTolerates \u003cstrong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003ecommunity setups\u003c\/strong\u003e better than most other Mbunas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2312\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2312\" class=\"\"\u003eDoes well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003erocky aquascapes\u003c\/strong\u003e with sand substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fiora Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"3.5cm","offer_id":47248537387266,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"7.5cm","offer_id":47248537420034,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3208\/1666\/files\/YellowMbunaCichlids.jpg?v=1768845520","url":"https:\/\/www.fiorapets.qa\/products\/lemon-mbuna-cichlid","provider":"Fiora Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}