{"product_id":"african-butterfly-cichlid","title":"African Butterfly Cichlid","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"54\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"54\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAfrican Butterfly Cichlid (Anomalochromis thomasi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"56\"\u003eThe African Butterfly Cichlid is a beautifully patterned, peaceful dwarf cichlid native to West Africa. Despite being a cichlid, it is known for its gentle temperament and suitability for community aquariums. Its name comes from its delicate, butterfly-like fins and intricate coloration—featuring earthy tones with iridescent blue and green markings and subtle vertical barring. These cichlids enjoy a well-planted tank with hiding places and soft, slightly acidic water. They are a great choice for aquarists looking for a peaceful, colorful cichlid that stays relatively small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"638\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"657\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"657\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"659\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful community or species-only tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"723\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"747\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"784\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"795\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"797\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0-7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"899\" data-start=\"821\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"899\" data-start=\"823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"851\" data-start=\"823\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly, in pairs, or small groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"902\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; avoid aggressive or much larger tank mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"976\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"978\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41691359445069,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/Garnelio-Zierfisch-afrikanischer-schmetterlingsbuntbarsch-dnz-anomalochromis-thomasi.jpg?v=1744106805","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/african-butterfly-cichlid","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}