{"product_id":"cyrtocara-moorii-white-black-eye","title":"Cyrtocara Moorii white black eye - Cichlid Fish for Sale UK","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Dolphin Cichlid (\u003cem\u003eCyrtocara moorii\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the Hump-Head Cichlid or Malawi Dolphin, is a peaceful haplochromine cichlid from Lake Malawi prized for its striking blue colour and dolphin-like head profile. This species is rated as moderate care and can live up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCyrtocara moorii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEast Africa (Lake Malawi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePellets, frozen foods, live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 male with 2–3 females\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Natural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Dolphin Cichlid is endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa, where it inhabits sandy substrates in open water. Males develop a prominent cranial hump as they mature, giving them the distinctive dolphin-like profile. They are the sole member of the genus Cyrtocara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 450 litres with a sandy substrate and open swimming areas. Adults reach approximately 25 cm. Maintain water temperature between 24–28°C with a pH of 7.5–8.5 and hardness of 10–20 dGH. Hard, alkaline water is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Dolphin Cichlid is an omnivore. Offer quality cichlid pellets, frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and krill, and occasional live foods. They are deliberate feeders. Feed once or twice daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood companions include other large haplochromine cichlids and Synodontis catfish. Avoid mbuna, small fish, and aggressive species. You might also consider species such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquarium-fish-uk\"\u003eAlbino Blue Dolphin Cichlid\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropical-fish-for-sale-uk\"\u003eLwanda Peacock Cichlid\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropical-fish-for-sale-uk\"\u003eHongi Cichlid\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Tropical Fish Co?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tropical Fish Co, every fish is carefully selected and shipped with care across the UK. We offer live arrival guarantee, expert advice, and competitive prices. Order your Blue Dolphin Cichlid today and enjoy next-day delivery to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Fish Co","offers":[{"title":"3-4 cm","offer_id":57446015566159,"sku":"JP00","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5 cm","offer_id":57560306188623,"sku":"JP01","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6 cm","offer_id":57560306221391,"sku":"JP02","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-8 cm","offer_id":57560306254159,"sku":"JP03","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/1408\/6735\/files\/white-dolphin-cichlid-s1-jp00.webp?v=1777837693","url":"https:\/\/tropical-fish-co.myshopify.com\/products\/cyrtocara-moorii-white-black-eye","provider":"Tropical Fish Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}