{"title":"Central American Cichlids","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse Central American cichlids, including firemouths, Jack Dempseys, and red devils. Find them at Underwater Tropics in Tallahassee. All sales are in store. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18502968608\"\u003e(850) 296-8608\u003c\/a\u003e to check availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"firemouth-cichlid-1-75-inch","title":"Firemouth Cichlid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 × 12 in (120 × 30 cm) or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 in (120 mm), excluding the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–79°F (24–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia and nitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHousing \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeave open space between shelters. In a larger tank, choose sturdy fish with similar water needs. Separate a breeding pair if it starts driving other fish away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a complete cichlid food such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinking-cichlid-gold-3-5oz\"\u003eHikari Sinking Cichlid Gold\u003c\/a\u003e if the size and formula suit the fish. Vary it with appropriate frozen food and plant matter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ruinemans","offers":[{"title":"Firemouth Cichlid 1.75 inch","offer_id":46431487459564,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_40dd5bbb-fbae-46e2-b1bf-f95d03ccc705.jpg?v=1752695214"},{"product_id":"electric-blue-jack-dempsey","title":"Electric blue jack dempsey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 × 18 in (120 × 45 cm) or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 in (200 mm), excluding the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–79°F (24–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia and nitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHousing \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow room and filtration for a territorial adult. Small tankmates may be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a complete cichlid pellet such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinking-cichlid-gold-3-5oz\"\u003eHikari Sinking Cichlid Gold\u003c\/a\u003e if the size fits. Rotate in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hikari-frzn-brne-shmp-cube-3-5z-repl-042133\"\u003eHikari Bio-Pure Frozen Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and suitable plant ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46524115255532,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7b51d7f4-e74b-4f87-adc7-dc9d75d022c9.jpg?v=1753813010"},{"product_id":"electric-blue-texas-cichlid","title":"Electric blue Texas cichlid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 gallons or larger for one adult. Use a substantially larger tank for an attempted pair or community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–79°F (24–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.8–7.2 · GH 8–14 dGH · 0 ppm ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in body length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTankmates and setup*\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerritorial. One adult in its own tank is the safest setup. In a larger tank, only consider similarly sized, robust fish with compatible water needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* Temperament varies by fish and setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a complete cichlid pellet with a mix of suitable plant matter and frozen invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinking-cichlid-gold-3-5oz\"\u003eHikari Sinking Cichlid Gold\u003c\/a\u003e if the pellet size fits, with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hikari-frzn-brne-shmp-cube-3-5z-repl-042133\"\u003eHikari Bio-Pure Frozen Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46632942403820,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3cc49467-659f-4ef5-8546-ff5c512b6a1a.jpg?v=1752690310"},{"product_id":"red-devil-cichlid","title":"Red Devil Cichlid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 gallons or larger for one adult. A much larger tank is needed for any attempted pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 in (350 mm), excluding the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–79°F (24–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia and nitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHousing \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery territorial. One adult in its own tank is the safest setup. Provide sturdy shelter and filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a complete cichlid pellet such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinking-cichlid-gold-3-5oz\"\u003eHikari Sinking Cichlid Gold\u003c\/a\u003e if the pieces fit. Vary it with suitable frozen foods and plant ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672494887148,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0881a959-01f9-4a98-9c65-d510d0535865.jpg?v=1752852017"},{"product_id":"electric-blue-dempsey","title":"Electric blue dempsey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 × 18 in (120 × 45 cm) or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 in (200 mm), excluding the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–79°F (24–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia and nitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHousing \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow room and filtration for a territorial adult. Small tankmates may be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a complete cichlid pellet such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinking-cichlid-gold-3-5oz\"\u003eHikari Sinking Cichlid Gold\u003c\/a\u003e if the size fits. Rotate in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hikari-frzn-brne-shmp-cube-3-5z-repl-042133\"\u003eHikari Bio-Pure Frozen Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and suitable plant ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46700400410860,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7b51d7f4-e74b-4f87-adc7-dc9d75d022c9.jpg?v=1753813010"},{"product_id":"jack-dempsey","title":"Jack Dempsey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 × 18 in (120 × 45 cm) or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 in (200 mm), excluding the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–79°F (24–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia and nitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHousing \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow room and filtration for a territorial adult. Small tankmates may be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a complete cichlid pellet such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinking-cichlid-gold-3-5oz\"\u003eHikari Sinking Cichlid Gold\u003c\/a\u003e if the size fits. Rotate in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hikari-frzn-brne-shmp-cube-3-5z-repl-042133\"\u003eHikari Bio-Pure Frozen Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and suitable plant ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eReference photo by Bernard DUPONT. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Jack_Dempsey_(Rocio_octofasciata)_-_Carwash_Cenote_QR.jpg\"\u003eOriginal photo\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\"\u003eCC BY-SA 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46878462738668,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/upload-1793923398301.jpg?v=1793923401"}],"url":"https:\/\/underwatertropics.com\/collections\/fish-catalog-central-american-cichlids.oembed","provider":"Underwater Tropics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}