{"product_id":"pseudotropheus-demasoni","title":"Pseudotropheus Demasoni","description":"\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eLevel: Moderate\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bright blue striped Malawi cichlid for the experienced aquarist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pseudotropheus Demasoni is a small but very territorial cichlid from Lake Malawi, with a striking, bright blue striped pattern. Despite its small size, it's a feisty species that requires experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐠 Animal specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e±12 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin. aquarium length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePair or harem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMouthbrooder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLake Malawi, Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e⭐⭐ Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏪 Collection \u0026amp; guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly available for pickup at our store in Heinkenszand\u003c\/strong\u003e — this animal is not shipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFeel free to inspect the fish thoroughly in the store upon collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUpon collection, feel free to ask for advice on care or the composition of your aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep as a pair or harem in a spacious aquarium with hard, alkaline water quality resembling that of Lake Malawi. Despite its small size, it is very territorial — provide plenty of rock formations, where a larger group (8-12) will distribute aggression better than a small group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐠 Combination tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerritorial — combine with other Malawi cichlids of similar temperament, with plenty of hiding places to distribute aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❓ Frequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this fish aggressive despite its small size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, Demasoni is known as one of the most territorial Malawi cichlids despite its compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many specimens should I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA larger group (8-12 individuals) distributes aggression better among themselves than a small group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I feed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMainly plant-based food (herbivore) — avoid too much protein-rich food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo you have another question? Feel free to visit the store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mijnaquariumshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49374751129949,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/files\/PseudotropheusDemasoni.jpg?v=1701873262","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/pseudotropheus-demasoni","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}