Platinum Canary OB Yellow Blaze Zrock
Otopharynx lithobates OB
Platinum Canary OB Yellow Blaze Zrock is a line-bred OB Yellow Blaze Lithobates strain with pale platinum-canary color and variable OB patterning. It is a bright, unusual hap for keepers who want the Yellow Blaze look in a more selectively bred display form.
Origin and Habitat
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Native Region: German line-bred strain from Otopharynx lithobates / Yellow Blaze stock.
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Natural Habitat: Captive-bred strain; provide a Malawi intermediate-zone setup with sand, rock cover, and open swimming space.
Physical Characteristics
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Size: Up to about 7 inches.
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Coloration: Platinum to canary-yellow OB expression with variable blotching; mature males show the strongest display.
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Body Shape: Medium hap body with a laterally compressed profile and active swimming posture.
Behavior and Temperament
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Temperament: Mildly aggressive.
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Social Behavior: Best with peacocks and haps of similar size and temperament.
Aquarium Care
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Tank Size: A 75 gallon aquarium or larger is recommended.
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Water Parameters: 74-84°F, pH 7.4-8.4, hard water.
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Tank Setup: Use sand, stable rockwork, caves or ledges, open swimming room, sight breaks, and strong filtration.
Diet and Feeding
Breeding
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Breeding Type: Maternal mouthbrooder.
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Breeding Notes: Males display to females and females mouthbrood eggs and fry. Keep strain breeding separated if preserving the Platinum Canary OB look is important.
Tank Mates
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Compatible With: Lake Malawi peacocks and haps of similar adult size.
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Avoid: Very aggressive mbuna, large predators, and mixing similar OB lines in breeding projects.
Conservation Status
The wild base species Otopharynx lithobates is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Ron’s Cichlids promotes sustainability by captive breeding this strain for the aquarium trade, helping reduce pressure on wild-caught specimens.
