{"product_id":"ophthalmotilapia-nasuta-kipili-orange","title":"Ophthalmotilapia nasuta Kipili orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eOphthalmotilapia nasuta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeographic Range: Shallow rocky shores and open waters of Lake Tanganyika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet: Omnivore; In the wild, they feed on zooplankton and small invertebrates. Provide a diet that includes high-quality pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage Adult Size: Around 6-8 inches (15-20 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSexual Dimorphism: Limited sexual dimorphism; males may have slightly more extended finnage and brighter coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 125 gallons or larger for a group of Ophthalmotilapia nasuta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament: Generally peaceful, but males can be territorial during breeding. Best kept in a species-specific setup or with other peaceful Tanganyikan cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Water Parameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 8.0-9.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 76-80°F (24-27°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: 8-15 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia: 0ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrite: 0ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate: Under 20ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Ophthalmotilapia nasuta is a deep-bodied cichlid that prefers rocky environments. Provide a tank with plenty of open swimming space and rocky structures for territories. They are substrate spawners, and the tank should have suitable breeding sites like flat rocks. Maintain stable water conditions and avoid aggressive tankmates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DANAQUA","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":42807166074974,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/4802\/5182\/files\/Cichlid-Feather-Fin-Nasuta-Kipili-Gold.webp?v=1779655376","url":"https:\/\/danaqualivefish.com\/products\/ophthalmotilapia-nasuta-kipili-orange","provider":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}