{"product_id":"pseudotropheus-saulosi","title":"Pseudotropheus Saulosi","description":"\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eLevel: Intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e — a brightly coloured Malawi cichlid with striking sexual dimorphism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePseudotropheus Saulosi is one of the Malawi species where males and females have different colours: females are yellow\/orange, while males are blue with black vertical stripes. This colour difference makes it extra interesting to keep a group.\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±9 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\u003e100 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\u003eHarem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding behaviour\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\u003eAfrica (Lake Malawi)\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⭐⭐ Intermediate\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 collection 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 carefully in the store upon collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFeel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition when collecting\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 in a harem in an aquarium of at least 100 cm, with hard, alkaline water typical of Lake Malawi. Feed mainly plant-based food, as this species is herbivorous. As a mouthbrooder, the female carries the eggs and larvae in her mouth for a period for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐠 Combination tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelatively peaceful for a Malawi cichlid and can be combined well with other non-aggressive Malawi species.\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\u003eWhy do males and females have different colours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPseudotropheus Saulosi is one of the Malawi species with sexual dimorphism: females are yellow\/orange, males are blue with black stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I feed this fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMainly plant-based food, as this is a herbivorous species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this fish suitable for a community aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRelatively peaceful for a Malawi cichlid, and can be combined well with other Malawi species of similar temperament.\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":44353682964800,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/products\/PseudotropheusSaulosi.jpg?v=1779319841","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/pseudotropheus-saulosi","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}