x3 Package - Polystigma Cichlid Sml 1"- 1 1/2" Each

This Package Includes x3 Fish. Care Level: Easy Temperature: 70 to 85F pH: 7.8 to 8.6 Region: Malawian fish come from Lake Malawi in Africa. Malawi is one of the great rift lakes of Africa. Malawi was created by the continent of Africa pulling apart. It is one of the lakes in Africa that is known for it's diverse and endemic cichlid population, and unique water chemistry. Most African cichlids in the hobby today come from lake Malawi. Care: Lake Malawi has a very high mineral content. The pH in the lake can range from 7.8 to 8.6. In the aquarium it is recommended that a pH no lower than 7.8 is maintained in order to keep these fish healthy. Most tap water will require some type of alkaline buffer additive to keep the pH up. Aquarium should have coral or aragonite sand to help maintain a high pH. The aquarium should be decorated with lots of rocks, and have plenty of caves for the fish to hide. Plastic plants can be added if so desired. Most live aquarium plants do not do well in an aquarium with Malawian cichlids, because of the high pH and the fact that many of them like to eat vegetable matter. Food: Most Malawian cichlids will eat frozen brine shrimp and dry foods. The Mbuna cichlids should be given dry food (flake, pellets, or algae wafers) that has spirulina. In the wild most of the Mbuna cichlids eat algae that grow on the rocky reefs in the lake. Nori seaweed can also be offered.   Add Your Freebie Orders Over $149 Freebies ~ Click Below ___________   Cichlid Compatibility Chart ~ Click Here About Us: YourFishStore takes great pride and care in all livestock shipped out. We specialize in providing top quality cichlids and rare tropical fish to hobbyist across the country. We quarantine & treat all newly arrived fish and each fish is thoroughly inspected and spot fed to ensure they are actively eating and disease free. *Additionally, Everything on our website is FREE Shipping with NO Minimum. Enjoy and browse through 1000's of our specialized packages. Shipping Method: All Fish Packages qualify for FREE Shipping with NO Minimum. FedEx Priority Overnight AM. We ship out all orders On Wednesday For Thursday Arrival. Care and Packaging: Our primary concern is the health and safety of your fish. To achieve this standard, we professionally package all aquatic life in the best materials and use the most direct and reliable shipping method which is FedEx Priority Overnight AM. Fish come from distributors who have already acclimated the fish to aquarium conditions after arrival from around the world. Fish are then hand-picked and prepared for shipment to you. Fish are packaged in properly conditioned saltwater with correct pH levels in heavy-duty poly bags to cushion and protect. Each bag is filled with oxygen for optimal conditions and secured by a professional bag sealing technology. The water and airtight bags are then housed in Styrofoam coolers along with a heat or ice pack, as seasonal conditions dictate.