{"product_id":"nimbochromis-venustus","title":"Nimbochromis Venustus (Giraffe Cichlid)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eNimbochromis venustus (Giraffe Cichlid)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"47\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eA large, predatory Malawi cichlid with stunning golden coloration and a bold, commanding presence\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eThe Nimbochromis venustus, also known as the Giraffe Hap, is a striking African cichlid recognized for its golden-yellow body patterned with giraffe-like brown blotches. Known for its ambush hunting behavior in the wild, it’s a confident and active fish that does best in large aquariums with robust tankmates. Males display even brighter colors with shimmering blues on the face and fins during breeding. This species is best suited for experienced aquarists with spacious Malawi setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Malawi and predator cichlid tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"814\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5–8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept singly or as a harem (1 male with multiple females)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive; suitable with other large, robust Malawi species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 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":"Small (5cm+)","offer_id":41999331983437,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (12cm+)","offer_id":41999331950669,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/venustus-cichlid-1.jpg?v=1754303808","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/nimbochromis-venustus","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}