{"product_id":"cobalt-ice-blue-cichlid","title":"Cobalt Ice Blue Cichlid","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cobalt Ice Blue Cichlid, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaylandia callainos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, comes from the rocky shorelines of Lake Malawi, Africa. Both males and females display a brilliant icy blue to cobalt blue coloration, although males are generally larger and exhibit more intense coloration, especially during breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cobalt Ice Blue Cichlid does well in an aquarium that is at least 50 gallons with plenty of rocks to establish territories and a sandy substrate. As a typical mbuna, this species is territorial and can be aggressive toward other fish with similar coloration or body shape. It is best maintained in a ratio of three to four females for every male to help reduce aggression and encourage natural behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe male Cobalt Ice Blue Cichlid's coloration becomes more vibrant during breeding as he establishes and defends a spawning territory. The female is a maternal mouthbrooder, collecting the fertilized eggs in her mouth where they incubate for approximately three weeks before she releases free-swimming fry. Newly hatched brine shrimp and finely crushed flake or cichlid foods are excellent first foods for the young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cobalt Ice Blue Cichlid should be fed a diet consisting primarily of vegetable-based foods. Offer high-quality Spirulina flakes and pellets as staple foods, supplemented occasionally with live or frozen brine shrimp and other small invertebrates. Avoid excessive amounts of high-protein foods to help prevent digestive disorders such as Malawi bloat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 1\/2\"-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LiveAquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49911863673075,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9497\/1635\/files\/cobalticebluecichlid.png?v=1783979211","url":"https:\/\/www.liveaquaria.com\/products\/cobalt-ice-blue-cichlid","provider":"LiveAquaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}