{"title":"African Cichlid Females Temp Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"eureka-red-jake","title":"Eureka Red Jake (Females On Sale 25% Off at Checkout","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEureka Red Jake Peacock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAulonocara jacobfreibergi \"Eureka\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eureka Red Jake Peacock is a colorful aquarium strain of Lake Malawi peacock cichlid known for bold male color, active display behavior, and strong appeal in all-male peacock and hap aquariums. 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It keeps the active Copadichromis body and display behavior while adding a pale, patterned look that varies from fish to fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Line-bred aquarium strain from Lake Malawi Copadichromis azureus stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open and intermediate Lake Malawi areas where haps have room to swim with structure nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-8 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platinum OB expression with variable pale and blotched patterning; this strain is listed as monomorphic in Ron’s current notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streamlined hap body built for active swimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBehavior and Temperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly aggressive, with stronger conspecific aggression possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best with Lake Malawi peacocks and haps of similar size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 75 gallon aquarium or larger is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74-84°F, pH 7.4-8.4, hard water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide sand, open swimming areas, rockwork for cover and sight breaks, and strong filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Staple:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed a quality daily diet such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ronscichlids.com\/products\/rons-super-cichlid-adult-food\"\u003eRon’s Peacock \u0026amp; Hap Adult Food\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuveniles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growing fish can be fed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ronscichlids.com\/products\/rons-cichlid-juvenile-food\"\u003eRon’s Juvenile Food\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newly released fry should be started on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ronscichlids.com\/products\/rons-cichlid-fry-food\"\u003eRon’s Fry Food\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed 1–2 small meals daily and avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maternal mouthbrooder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Males display and females mouthbrood eggs and fry. Keep this line separate if you want to preserve the platinum OB look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi peacocks and haps with similar size and temperament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very aggressive mbuna, large predators, and crowded tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConservation Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. 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