{"product_id":"haplochromis-pundamilia-crimson-tide-victoria-african-cichlid","title":"Haplochromis Pundamilia Crimson Tide Victoria African Cichlid","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crimson Tide cichlid (Pundamilia sp. 'crimson tide') is a Lake Victoria haplochromine whose males glow deep red to crimson along the flanks with black barring and yellow highlights. A compact, bullet-shaped rock dweller closely related to Pundamilia nyererei, it comes from rocky island shores in southern Lake Victoria. Suited to keepers of Rift Lake cichlids wanting a vivid centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 10 cm (4 in); males larger and far more colourful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 6–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Southern Lake Victoria, East Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Rocky island shorelines in shallow water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous, leaning towards insects and zooplankton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Cichlid pellets, spirulina flake, Artemia, Daphnia, mysis, bloodworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small portions twice daily; include vegetable content, limit rich foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Lake Victoria cichlids, robust Malawi mbuna, Synodontis catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Pundamilia species, small or timid fish, similar-coloured males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Aggressive, especially males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Highly territorial; attacks similar-coloured fish, worse when breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Managing male aggression; needs rockwork, harems and stable hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, hard and alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 23–27°C (73–81°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 7.2–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 6–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 250 litres; one male with three or more females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA maternal mouthbrooder that breeds readily; females carry eggs for about three weeks and adult males show five to ten egg spots while females stay grey-green. Juveniles are hard to sex, so buy a group and let a dominant male emerge. Provide dense rockwork and never mix with other Pundamilia to avoid hybrids. A mature male in full colour is one of the finest sights in a Victorian tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"2\"","offer_id":64680660631929,"sku":"STF-HAP-CRIM-TIDE-2","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"","offer_id":64680660664697,"sku":"STF-HAP-CRIM-TIDE-3","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\"","offer_id":64680660697465,"sku":"STF-HAP-CRIM-TIDE-4","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":64680660730233,"sku":"STF-HAP-CRIM-TIDE-5","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\"","offer_id":64680660763001,"sku":"STF-HAP-CRIM-TIDE-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-HAP-CRIM-TIDE.png?v=1790096791","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk\/products\/haplochromis-pundamilia-crimson-tide-victoria-african-cichlid","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}