{"product_id":"chocolate-cichlid","title":"Chocolate Cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eChocolate Cichlid (Hypselecara temporalis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eA large, peaceful South American cichlid with rich chocolate-brown tones and a calm demeanor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eThe Chocolate Cichlid is a majestic, slow-growing species admired for its deep brown coloration with golden or greenish highlights and its surprisingly gentle temperament. Native to the Amazon basin, this cichlid is far less aggressive than many of its relatives, making it suitable for peaceful large community setups with other similarly sized fish. They enjoy spacious, well-planted tanks with hiding spots and thrive on a varied omnivorous diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large peaceful cichlid or community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"778\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly or as a bonded pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; great with other non-aggressive medium-to-large fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 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":41999273623629,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/Choc_cichlid_2.jpg?v=1754300609","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/chocolate-cichlid","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}