{"product_id":"cutters-cichlid","title":"Cutter’s Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cutter’s Cichlid (\u003cem\u003eCryptoheros cutteri\u003c\/em\u003e), is a freshwater fish that has an iridescent yellow body with black vertical stripes with differing levels of intensity running along its body. Because of its semi-aggressive temperament, caregivers should have some experience keeping these types of fish. This tropical freshwater fish can display aggression toward smaller fish, so keep them in a tank with other larger fish with similar temperament. To help ease aggression, provide plenty of room to swim and have many hiding places in which fish can establish territories.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature, the Cutter’s Cichlid is found in freshwater subtropical waters where they live on the sea floor. A smaller fish growing to a maximum length of 5”, they are at home in freshwater tanks of 30 gallons or more with temperatures in the 75°-80°F range with pH levels between 7.0-7.5. Cutter’s Cichlids are open breeders that need well-oxygenated water. They spawn on cleaned rocks where the fry are suspended from stones and guarded by both parents. Cichlids parents may eat their spawn, however.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCutter’s Cichlids are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate purchase size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 1\/4”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LiveAquaria","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":48330593698035,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9497\/1635\/files\/lg_114336_Cutters_Cichlid_2_52e0eb63-0b47-431c-a4c1-c88c6fcbadec.jpg?v=1767381436","url":"https:\/\/www.liveaquaria.com\/products\/cutters-cichlid","provider":"LiveAquaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}