{"product_id":"haplochromis-borleyi-malawi-african-cichlid","title":"Haplochromis Borleyi Malawi African Cichlid","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopadichromis borleyi, the Redfin or Kadango Hap, is an open-water Malawi cichlid whose males mature into a deep blue head with a flushed orange to red body and long, flowing fins; females are silvery with orange fins. Endemic to Lake Malawi, it shoals above rocky shorelines. Peaceful for a hap, it suits intermediate keepers with a spacious Malawi community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 15–20 cm (6–8 in); females smaller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 7–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Lake Malawi, East Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Open water above rocks and boulders, 5–20 m deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous zooplankton feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Brine shrimp, mysis, daphnia, cyclops, spirulina flake, small cichlid pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Twice daily in small portions; small foods suit their feeding style; frequent small meals mirror natural plankton grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Other peaceful haps, peacocks, Cyrtocara moorii, Synodontis catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Mbuna and other aggressive species, very small fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful for a Malawi cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Males defend a spawning site and pursue females when breeding, so plenty of cover helps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs a long tank with open swimming space and several females per male; stable, well-filtered water is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, hard and alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 25–29°C (77–84°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 7.5–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 10–25 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 300 litres with a 150 cm long footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an active shoaling species best kept as one male with three or more females, since a lone female will be harassed; juveniles are plain silver and males take a year or more to show full colour. A maternal mouthbrooder, females carry broods for three to four weeks and fry take baby brine shrimp readily. Give it space and rockwork and it becomes a stunning, easy-going showpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":64680660173177,"sku":"STF-HAP-BORLEYI-3","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\"","offer_id":64680660205945,"sku":"STF-HAP-BORLEYI-4","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":64680660238713,"sku":"STF-HAP-BORLEYI-5","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"","offer_id":64680660271481,"sku":"STF-HAP-BORLEYI-2","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\"","offer_id":64680660304249,"sku":"STF-HAP-BORLEYI-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-HAP-BORLEYI.png?v=1790096789","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/haplochromis-borleyi-malawi-african-cichlid","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}