{"title":"Malawi Peacocks, Haps \u0026 Mbuna","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse peacock cichlids, haps, and mbuna from Lake Malawi. 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":"yellow-labs-1-5-1-75-inch","title":"Yellow Lab","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 × 18 in (90 × 45 cm) or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9 in (100 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 8–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 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\u003eChoose compatible Rift Lake cichlids with similar diets. Use rockwork to break up territories and consider the group’s sex ratio before mixing fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a plant-rich or spirulina-based mbuna staple. Save rich meaty foods for occasional feeding if appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ruinemans","offers":[{"title":"Yellow Labs 1.5-1.75 inch","offer_id":46431488409836,"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_cc0732bc-1175-4674-9356-f7e2ee4e97b0.jpg?v=1752860770"},{"product_id":"maingano-cichlid","title":"Maingano Cichlid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 × 18 in (90 × 45 cm) or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9 in (100 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 8–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 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\u003eChoose compatible Rift Lake cichlids with similar diets. Use rockwork to break up territories and consider the group’s sex ratio before mixing fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a plant-rich or spirulina-based mbuna staple. Save rich meaty foods for occasional feeding if appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46589490888940,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_27dbb4ff-375d-4f6a-aa70-7964e4e7492b.jpg?v=1752700498"},{"product_id":"cobalt-mbuna","title":"Cobalt Mbuna","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons or larger for a planned mbuna group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5 in (13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–82°F (23–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 7.5–8.4 · hard, alkaline water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia and nitrite\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHousing \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild stable rockwork with many retreats and broken sight lines. Plan stocking around territorial Lake Malawi mbuna with similar size and temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a plant-rich mbuna staple such as spirulina flakes or suitable pellets. Feed small portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaylandia callainos (also sold as Metriaclima callainos)\u003c\/em\u003e. A rock-dwelling Lake Malawi cichlid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46723502506220,"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_daca6557-b499-43bc-8a16-1a8be2a9c392.jpg?v=1754678579"},{"product_id":"assorted-african-peacock-small","title":"Juvenile Peacock\/Hap Cichlid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons for suitable smaller peacock species. Larger haps need a substantially bigger tank. Confirm the mix first.\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 7.8–8.4\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 swimming room and break up territories with rockwork. Confirm the species and sex mix first. Larger haps need more space and filtration than smaller peacocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a staple for the confirmed peacock or hap, with suitable animal protein and plant ingredients. Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinking-cichlid-gold-3-5oz\"\u003eHikari Sinking Cichlid Gold\u003c\/a\u003e if the diet and pellet size fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Underwater Tropics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48159117082860,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0464\/4588\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_745b3f4c-65ab-4a9c-9f94-389b1e6dc007.jpg?v=1786713879"},{"product_id":"adult-peacock-hap-cichlid","title":"Adult Peacock\/Hap Cichlid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons for suitable smaller peacock species. Larger haps need a substantially bigger tank. Confirm the mix first.\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 7.8–8.4\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 swimming room and break up territories with rockwork. Confirm the species and sex mix first. Larger haps need more space and filtration than smaller peacocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a staple for the confirmed peacock or hap, with suitable animal protein and plant ingredients. Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinking-cichlid-gold-3-5oz\"\u003eHikari Sinking Cichlid Gold\u003c\/a\u003e if the diet and pellet size fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThe photo shows examples of adult peacock cichlids. 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Confirm the mix first.\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 7.8–8.4\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 swimming room and break up territories with rockwork. Confirm the species and sex mix first. Larger haps need more space and filtration than smaller peacocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a staple for the confirmed peacock or hap, with suitable animal protein and plant ingredients. Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinking-cichlid-gold-3-5oz\"\u003eHikari Sinking Cichlid Gold\u003c\/a\u003e if the diet and pellet size fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThe photo shows examples of adult peacock cichlids. 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Ask the shop which foods the fish are taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThe photo shows examples of adult peacock cichlids. Colors and species vary by assortment. 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