{"product_id":"demasoni-cichlid","title":"Demasoni Cichlid","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChindongo demasoni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormerly:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudotropheus demasoni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Demasoni Cichlid is a striking Lake Malawi Mbuna known for its intense blue coloration and bold dark vertical stripes. Both males and females display the characteristic blue-and-black pattern, making Demasoni especially attractive compared with African cichlids where only mature males develop the strongest coloration. The currently accepted scientific placement is \u003cem\u003eChindongo demasoni\u003c\/em\u003e, although the older name \u003cem\u003ePseudotropheus demasoni\u003c\/em\u003e remains extremely common in the aquarium trade. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their small size, Demasoni are \u003cstrong\u003ehighly territorial and aggressive Mbuna\u003c\/strong\u003e. They should not be treated like peaceful dwarf cichlids. Proper stocking, substantial rockwork, visual barriers, and carefully selected Mbuna tankmates are important for managing aggression. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate–Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–82°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6–8.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–25 dGH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily herbivorous \/ aufwuchs grazer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi, Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best maintained using a carefully planned Mbuna stocking strategy rather than as a single territorial specimen. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a sand substrate and extensive rockwork arranged into caves, crevices, territories, and visual barriers. Strong filtration and stable, hard, alkaline water are important. Demasoni should generally be housed with appropriately selected robust Mbuna rather than peaceful Peacocks or other passive species. Because aggression toward their own species can be intense, stocking should be planned carefully rather than simply adding a few fish to an existing community. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir diet should contain a substantial amount of vegetable and algae-based food. Quality Mbuna pellets or flakes containing spirulina and other plant material are appropriate, with richer foods used sparingly. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demasoni Cichlids naturally vary in size, sex, coloration, and markings. Males and females are extremely similar in appearance, making reliable visual sexing difficult, especially in juveniles. Unless specifically stated otherwise, sex is not guaranteed. The fish you receive may not look exactly like the individual pictured. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"Juvenile 1\"","offer_id":52677564072216,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium ~2\"","offer_id":52677564104984,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/demasoni.png?v=1789357825","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/demasoni-cichlid","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}