{"product_id":"blue-dolphin-cichlid-cyrtocara-moorii","title":"Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara moorii)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyrtocara moorii\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Dolphin Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a peaceful Lake Malawi haplochromine admired for its soft blue coloration and distinctive forehead nuchal hump. As males mature, the hump becomes more pronounced, giving this species its dolphin-like profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large African cichlid thrives in spacious aquariums with open swimming areas and stable water parameters. Compared to many Malawi cichlids, Blue Dolphins are relatively mild-mannered, making them suitable for mixed hap tanks when properly sized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true showpiece species for African cichlid aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔵 Soft Powder-Blue Coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐬 Signature Nuchal Hump (Males)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Water Lake Malawi Hap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐠 Moderate Temperament (for a Hap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏆 Impressive Showpiece Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚙️ Fish Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCyrtocara moorii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Dolphin Cichlid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi, Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 810 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to Upper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Care Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75125 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7682°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.88.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore (high-quality cichlid pellets, frozen foods)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide open swimming space and rock structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther peaceful Malawi Haps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger Peacock Cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar-sized non-aggressive African cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid overly aggressive Mbuna species in smaller tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❓ FAQ Cyrtocara moorii\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How big do Blue Dolphin Cichlids get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: They can reach 810 inches in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are they aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: They are semi-peaceful and less aggressive than many Mbuna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When does the hump develop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The nuchal hump becomes more pronounced as males mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are they beginner friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Suitable for hobbyists with larger African cichlid tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53103001239765,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/unnamed_4.jpg?v=1770474386","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/blue-dolphin-cichlid-cyrtocara-moorii","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}