{"product_id":"snow-white-socolofi-cichlid","title":"Snow White Socolofi Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChindongo socolofi\u003c\/em\u003e “Albino”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormerly:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudotropheus socolofi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Snow White Socolofi is a striking albino variety of the Lake Malawi Socolofi Cichlid. Unlike the powder-blue coloration of the standard form, Snow White Socolofi display a white to pale pink body with distinctive red eyes, creating a bright contrast in an African cichlid aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough generally considered one of the more manageable Mbuna, Snow White Socolofi are still territorial African cichlids. They should be maintained in a properly planned Mbuna aquarium with plenty of rockwork, caves, and visual barriers to help distribute 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–5 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 7.6–8.6\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 \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 with extensive rockwork arranged into caves, crevices, territories, and visual barriers. Strong filtration and stable, hard, alkaline water are important. Snow White Socolofi can be kept with appropriately selected Lake Malawi cichlids of similar size and temperament, but they should not be treated as peaceful community fish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir diet should contain substantial vegetable and algae-based material. Quality Mbuna pellets or flakes containing spirulina and similar plant ingredients make a good staple. Avoid routinely feeding excessively rich, high-protein foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snow White Socolofi may vary naturally in body shade, markings, size, and sex. Their coloration can range from bright white to a pale pink or cream appearance. Unless specifically stated otherwise, fish are sold unsexed and sex is not guaranteed. Aqua Huna also states that males and females are selected at random. \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":"Default Title","offer_id":52679199195416,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/snowhitesocolofi.png?v=1789389005","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/snow-white-socolofi-cichlid","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}