{"title":"Hap - African Cichlid","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"aristochromis-christyi-christy-s-cichlid-premium-a-grade-live-fish","title":"Aristochromis christyi – Christy’s Cichlid | Premium A-Grade Live Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAristochromis christyi – Christy’s Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAristochromis christyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking predatory haplochromine from Lake Malawi, known for its elongated body, bold horizontal markings, and impressive blue coloration as mature males develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great choice for experienced African cichlid keepers looking for something beyond the typical Peacock and Hap selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aristochromis christyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Christy’s Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lake Malawi, Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Haplochromine \/ African Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive \/ Predatory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–12\"+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore with a strong carnivorous preference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 125 gallons+ for adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCichlid Vault Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium A-Grade Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐟 Hand-selected fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌎 Worldwide sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📸 Actual appearance may vary unless marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWYSIWYG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to see our fish live?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@CichlidVault on Instagram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for videos, new arrivals, and WYSIWYG fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fish coloration varies with age, sex, dominance, environment, diet, and stress. 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