{"product_id":"zebra-obliquidens-astatotilapia-latifasciata","title":"Zebra Obliquidens Cichlid (Astatotilapia latifasciata)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eZebra Obliquidens Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking African cichlid from Lake Victoria, known for its bold vertical striping and vivid adult male coloration. Scientifically recognized as \u003cem data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eAstatotilapia latifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e, this species develops intense blues and reds as it matures, especially in dominant males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eActive and territorial, Zebra Obliquidens thrive in structured aquariums with rockwork, caves, and open swimming space. 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Tank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eAstatotilapia latifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zebra Obliquidens\u003cbr data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons minimum\u003cbr data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003cbr data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eTemperature: 7582°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003epH: 7.68.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eHardness: Moderate to hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e🐠 Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eZebra Obliquidens are omnivores and do best with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eHigh-quality African cichlid pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eOccasional frozen foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eBalanced vegetable matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e Avoid excessive high-protein diets to maintain health and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eLake Victoria cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eSmaller Malawi peacocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eOther semi-aggressive African cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003ePeaceful community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eVery aggressive Mbuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eSlow or long-finned species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e❓ FAQ Zebra Obliquidens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eQ: How big do Zebra Obliquidens get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eA: Typically 46 inches as adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003eQ: Are they aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eA: Semi-aggressive, especially during breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eQ: Can they live with Mbuna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003eA: Only carefully selected tank mates and adequate space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eQ: Are they beginner friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eA: Best for hobbyists with some African cichlid experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53203793772757,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/zebra-obliquidens-astatotilapia-latifasciata","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}